About the Company - Kewpie Americas

We aim to be a group contributing to the food culture and health of the world through "great taste, empathy, and uniqueness" https://www.kewpieshop.com/pages/about-kewpie

About the Role - The ideal candidate is a motivated, well-organized individual who has a deep understanding of prospecting and developing strong relationships with customers.

Responsibilities -

• Responsible for the development, management and growth of assigned retailer, distributor and broker networks based on the Company growth and expansion strategy.
• Responsible for achieving sales objectives and ensuring profitability within the guidelines of Company's sales and marketing practices.
• Expand new and existing business and brand loyalty by identifying and developing initiatives within natural grocery chains, distributors, specialty grocery chains, major supermarket chains and foodservice channels.
• Foster customer relationships that produce opportunities and improve the quality of support received in programming and planning.
• Implement promotional events and tradeshows that enhance brand performance.
• Implement training and demonstration programs at retailers and/or within foodservice accounts.
• Responsible for key marketing initiatives in support of the Company's brands.
• Work effectively within the Company's various functional units sharing feedback on sales performance that will lead to further product innovation.
• All other duties as assigned.

US Travel Required: 10-25%

Qualifications -

• Bachelor's Degree in relative field or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years experience in outside sales with proven track record delivering sales results.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint – Intermediate Proficiency
• English Language (Speaking/Listening)
• Knowledge: Grocery and food service industries in the US as it relates to natural and specialty food
• Skills: Reading comprehension, Active listening, Speaking, Business Writing, Problem Solving, Coordination, Service Orientation, Multitasking, Team player, Negotiation, Decision Making, Presentation skills

Preferred Skills -

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Sales or Marketing. Masters degree a plus
• 3-5 years experience in outside sales and/or sales/marketing preferably in Natural CPG with proven track record delivering sales results.

Pay range and compensation package - Will be discussed based on Market Range and Experience

Equal Opportunity Statement - Q&B Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.