Account Specialist - Sales
US-MO-Kansas City
KeHE External Careers
Req #: 26860
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: Good people, working with good people, for our common good. Sound good? KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you! Responsibilities: The Account Specialist position is responsible for all aspects of executing the day-to-day relationship with the stores in his/her territory/route. The success for the position will be based upon his/her ability to grow sales in each store, increase the number of displays in each store, and maintain excellent relationships with all store management and personnel. Qualifications: * * High School diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. * 5 + years of strong sales performance in the grocery industry * 2+ years' experience with specialty food Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude: * Demonstrated ability and passion to sell in an fast paced environment. * A true love for sales and a professional mind-set related to new business development. * Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends. * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels. * Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) * Ability to respond to and effectively handle customer complaints in a timely manner. * Demonstrated ability to think through and solve issues creatively. * Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail. * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people at all organizational levels. * Ability to effectively manage a wide variety of tasks simultaneously and often with time conflicting pressures. * Demonstrated ability to recognize and pursue business opportunities without being directed to, acting quickly and decisively when appropriate. * Ability to approach the business with an entrepreneurial mindset. * Demonstrated willingness to take responsibility for personal actions, decisions and results.
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