National Account Manager

Lettieri & Company, an importer of fine foods and wines, has been in operation for more than 25 years in the San Francisco Bay area. As a family operated business, we are dedicated to developing and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers and retailers and we are an active member of the Specialty Food Association. Reporting to the Director, Sales & Marketing, we are seeking a National Accounts Manager to join our growing team of Sales professionals.

In this position, the individual will be responsible for maintaining and developing sales within assigned National Accounts in order to meet or exceed sales goals and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Maintain assigned National Accounts and generate new sales within those Accounts. Develop new National and/or Regional Accounts and generate sales within those Accounts.

Perform customer needs analysis, develop solutions, discuss product offerings, create proposals, and negotiate with customers. Sell company... authorized products in required volumes to meet or exceed sales goals.

Participate in product and sales related training. Keep current on product knowledge and selling process. Produce accurate and timely forecasts as required by management.

Visit National Accounts customers twice a year. Qualifications: A College diploma or equivalent Live in the San Francisco Bay Area Minimum 5 years of proven sales experience in the Specialty Food Distribution or a related industry Proven experience with National and/or Regional Accounts Strong sales, customer service, and verbal and written communication skills Effective negotiation and time management skills Willingness to travel on a regular basis Must possess a personal vehicle, a valid driver's license, and clean DMV record Business acumen and financial knowledge an asset We offer competitive compensation (base + bonus) and a comprehensive benefits package. To apply for this position, please forward resume to dino@lettieri.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted at this time. Preference will be given to applicants moving to or currently residing in the local San Francisco Bay area. No agency inquiries please