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Kerry Territory Manager, Food Service in Arizona, Arizona
Requisition ID: 53871
Position Type: (US)Full Time
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About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Foodservice Beverage and Food Sales Representative with relevant mixologist or barista experience to join our Brands team. Reporting to the Region Sales Manager West, t he ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the foodservice and/or beverage industries, with a focus on selling beverage and food products to restaurants, cafes, and other away-from-home establishments. Additionally, experience working as a mixologist or barista is highly desirable. The candidate must reside within the State of Arizona, preferably within or near the Phoenix-metro area.
If you have a passion for beverages and food and a proven ability to drive foodservice sales, especially with relevant mixologist or barista experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our team's success.
Key responsibilities
Develop and execute sales strategies to promote and sell our beverage and food products to restaurants, bars, coffee houses, cafes, hotels, and other away-from-home establishments.
Build and maintain a consistently strong pipeline by providing a consultative sales approach to existing and prospective clients. Align solutions to customers business needs and opportunities.
Identify and target key decision-makers, including beverage managers, chefs, and restaurant owners, to build and maintain relationships.
Oversee opportunities from initial lead to successful closure by utilizing a streamlined and efficient sales process. Input and oversee account activity, target pipeline and sales cycle using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
Conduct product demonstrations and tastings to showcase the quality and features of our beverage offerings.
Collaborate with marketing teams to create promotional materials and campaigns tailored to drive incremental case growth and new product sales.
Provide training and support to foodservice staff on product knowledge, preparation techniques, and menu integration.
Use market trends, consumer insights, and regional field information to get new products placed and increase usage in current and targeted accounts.
Coordinate the placement and installation of equipment and ensure the accounts ongoing throughput requirements are attained.
Qualifications and skills
Bachelors degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of foodservice beverage and food sales experience, with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
Relevant experience as a mixologist or barista, with a deep understanding of beverage preparation techniques and trends.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with customers and industry professionals.
Experience managing and directing the entire sales process from beginning to close. Must possess a Hunter-mentality and a strong passion to win.
Strong organizational, time management, and administrative abilities.
Must possess creative thinking skills and the ability to solve problems innovatively, thinking outside the box.
Collaborative team player capable of partnering with sales team, cross-functional partners, and brokers to develop and implement effective business plans.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities to foster long-term partnerships with clients.
Foundational knowledge of the foodservice industry, including key players, market trends, and customer preferences. Proficient in business planning and execution.
Ability to utilize and leverage technology. Experience using the Microsoft Office 365 suite of products.
Willingness to travel within the designated sales territory and attend industry events as needed.
Compensation Data
The typical hiring range for this role is $62,906 to $92,755 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov) (http://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) .
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a starter kit, investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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