Account Manager- Sales
Current-Exceed sales budget by strengthening the position of & calling on independent retailers in the NY Metro, Philadelphia Metro & New Jersey Markets. -Currently servicing, Cousin's Supermarkets, Supremo Food markets & Tri State Co-op. Previous experience servicing DeCicco Markets, Westerly Natural Markets, A Matter of Health, Health & Harmony, Green Organic Markets, Food for Health, Jubilee Markets, Health nuts, Organic Basic Food, etc. -Strong collaboration with store ownership to defuse concerns, communicate important logistics & operations matters and look for opportunities to drive sales aligned with customers go to market strategy. -Leverage company programs, UNFI department account managers / merchandisers/ subject matter experts & external suppliers & brokers to drive sales through territory. -Identify opportunities by engaging, then listening to the customers & decision makers and asking quality discovery questions to fully understand needs to offer appropriate solution. -Visiting retailer locations, visibly see what they are selling, advertising & promoting and utilizing a multitude of sales data to make informed & strategic decisions.-Quick to adapt & respond to frequent changes, territory needs, priorities & trends.