JOB SUMMARY The Marketing Associate is responsible for growing market share in the designated markets. Responsible for satisfying customer needs and meeting management objectives. Must maintain and grow customer base by penetrating existing accounts and opening new accounts. Develop a close working relationship with customers and all internal company departments. The Marketing Associate is responsible for growing market share in the designated markets. Responsible for satisfying customer needs and meeting management objectives. Must maintain and grow customer base by penetrating existing accounts and opening new accounts. Develop a close working relationship with customers and all internal company departments
RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing existing customer base. Visit weekly, provide marketing flyers, menu ideas and market updates.
Prospecting/opening new accounts to meet company objectives and CMP goals.
Pricing and order-guide building
Collecting past due balances
Attend all sales meetings and trainings
Maintain a great working relationship with customer service department and operational teams.
QUALIFICATIONS Education
High School degree or equivalent
Experience
Minimum 2 years of sales, and/or chef/restaurant management experience, and/or related (Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality; or Culinary Arts) degree.
1 year of outside foodservice sales experience preferred
Restaurant management / chef experience preferred
Skills
Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, and some knowledge of Salesforce a plus
Working knowledge of warehouse distribution, a plus
Good communication skills
Detail-oriented
Decision Making Authority
Profitability of a customer
Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
