Business Account Executive (Food Industry) - Schaumburg, Illinois#12311

Position: Business Account Executive
FLSA Status: Exempt
Report to: Section Manager / Sales Manager
Location: Shaumburg, IL

◆ JOB SUMMARY
Business Account Executives are professionals in a competitive market who predominately travels to businesses or institutions to sell and inform about our products. Travelling will be both locally and to other cities throughout the country. Business Account Executive will make presentations to attract, establish and maintain relationship with buyers and management as well as demonstrate our products in stores and trade shows. This is a key position in increasing revenue by managing and negotiating with clients, generating leads, and managing sales of the products.

Responsibilities:

80% travel in the area, 20% desk work. Business trip is assigned as needed
Report to office every morning. Schedule appointment and reaching out to clients
Maintaining & developing relationships with new & existing customers
Prepare, distribute, & coordinate sales contracts and associated forms to complete orders
Maintains confidentiality of company and customers information; includes pricing, inventory, market share and other materials that can be used by competitors
Recording sales & order information; sending copies to the sales office, and entering data
Accurate record keeping within the company's programs and/or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
Reviewing your sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets
Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above list

Qualifications:

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship for employment visa status
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Able to lift over 40lbs
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Ability to read, write and speak Chinese and Korean fluently
Valid driver license & own transportation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to listen, follow and execute instructions
Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills combined with an aptitude for multi-tasking
Proven analytical and leadership skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to develop and obtain desired results & achieve budget
Habits of punctuality
Proven analytical and leadership skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer application

Note:
The pay range for this position has been set but is not listed here because it varies depending on the location. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a policy of hiring and promoting on the basis of qualifications, proven ability and level of contribution without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender expression, religion, marital status, age, or ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identification, or any other protected classes, characteristic or consideration made unlawful under applicable federal, state or local laws.