Job title: key account executive foodservice
we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced key account executive to drive incremental volume growth and sustain existing volume by owning relationships with operators and selling company product lines across our commercial channels.
accountabilities
sustain and drive incremental volume
* identify and sell general mills foodservice products to key operators across the territory to grow the volume of the region.
* collaborate with the region's account executives to create pull-through demand for core gaps and innovation.
* work closely with dsrs to identify and close operator business opportunities.
leverage analytics and tools to identify and close on new opportunities
* develop strategic geographic call patterns to maximize call coverage
* develop and leverage local operator opportunities (product and promotion)
other accountabilities
* place & activate new items.
* support critical distributor and industry events.
required skills and qualifications
minimum qualifications
* bachelor's degree in gastronomy, administration or similar
* foodservice industry experience (sales or operations)
* 3+ years of foodservice industry experience (horeca / qsr/ dry mixes)
* intermediate/advanced english
* strong interpersonal & communication skills
* win as a team (team player)
* self-motivated with the ability to maintain workload from remote office
* valid driver's license with a good driving record
* problem-solving skills
* working knowledge of the territory
* developed relationships with operators in the territory
* mindset to grow within the organization