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Sauer Brands, Inc.

Territory Account Manager - Foodservice/Away From Home

Sauer Brands, Inc., Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408


We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team!

Overall Goal of the Territory Account Manager - Foodservice/Away From Home Position:

This role is 100% foodservice selling Sauer Brands branded products into distribution through stronger operator penetration in key markets.

The Territory Account Manager is responsible for the achievement of territory volume objectives, forecast accuracy, promotional execution, distribution targets, new item penetration, SBI Branded focus and overall Foodservice / AFH Sales Execution.

This position is responsible for end user customers, with smaller Distribution responsibilities, in all channels and segments as outlined by Regional Sales Manager, Zone Sales Manager and VP of Sales. The TAM position is responsible for delivering creative, fact-based solutions and thought leadership that will help build Sauer Brands at assigned customers to help make OurRecipe@SauerBrands.

Territory Account Manager - Foodservice/Away From Home

Job Summary:Responsible for proactively managing, monitoring, evaluating and holding accountability for the overall business plan to meet all volume, profit and share objective. Primary focus is to (a) Achieve all sales objectives and specific volume goals through customer management, execution of account plans and brand strategies that will meet key performance indicators of our branded portfolio (KPIs), (b) manage complete relationship with customers, distributors, and internal resources (c) manage trade plans where needed and profitability of sku mix and branded portfolio. Role reports to Regional Sales Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the

Territory Account Manager - Foodservice/Away From Home Position:

Achievement of sales objectives and specific volume goals through customer and SBI Foodservice / AFH initiative management, execution of account plans and brand strategies.Manage trade funds to support marketing and promotional plans at the local level through internal support and communication of Headquarter programs.Develop and leverage relationships at all levels of assigned customers.Leverage category, brand and shopper insights from internal marketing team.Develop and deliver customer plans to achieve objectives within budget.Deliver short- and long-term solutions through best practice thought leadership.Work closely cross functionally to produce timely business updates for senior leadership.Articulate and detailed updates and communication within CRM system.Work closely with Customer Service to ensure on time deliveries through accurate forecasting.Work as an escalation path with Credit and Collections for past due accounts.Territory Account Manager - Foodservice/Away From Home

Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance):

Business Key Performance Indicators

Commercial-Revenue, Gross Margins, Distribution

Broadline distributionTargeted list of Operators

Branded volume growth, Distribution growth, channel development, YOY sales growth, Branded points of distribution growth

Spending Effectiveness

Trade spending optimizationPricing negotiations

What you do and how you act

Leadership and contribution to overall success of SBIPersonal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)Personal interaction, communication and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands

What We Are Looking For in a

Territory Account Manager:

Personal Characteristics

Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to "build a business"Outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personalityOverall confidence in one's abilities and comfortable communicating the factsSmart, creative and inquisitiveIntegrity-Does the right thing even when no one is lookingDisciplined approach, and accountable for KPIsNo excuses mindsetDependable team player with positive attitudePersonal values that mesh with SBI valuesPassion for foodservice and working with chefs

Performance History

Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilitiesDemonstrated progression in size and scope of responsibilitiesStellar references based on contributions and performance

Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas

Ability to present information, internally and externally, in a succinct manner to drive to decision making.Skilled at building relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, distributors and internal cross functional teams.Utilize data to analyze situation and make decisions.Understanding of forecasting models and toolsAbility to utilize CRM to build pipeline, communication and customer notesAbility to work and thrive under time constraints and prioritize responsibilities.Demonstrated strategic thought leadershipTeam oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexibleDrive to compete and win every day!

Education & Experience:

BS/BA degree in business or related technical discipline3-5 years of foodservice selling experience desired, with a minimum of 3 years of interactions with relevant accountsCondiment and Spice experience a plus

Other:

Local travel required (50% - 75%)

What Is In It For You?Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

401KMedical/Dental/Vision CoverageVacation, Sick Days and HolidaysFlexible Spending AccountsTuition ReimbursementEmployee and Dependent Life InsuranceVoluntary Disability InsuranceOther Voluntary Insurance OptionsSauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Other details

Pay Type SalaryTravel Required YesTravel % 75Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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