Food Service National Account Manager for MegaMex Foods building relationships with top Foodservice National Accounts. Driving culinary growth and menu innovation across U.S. chains.
Responsibilities
Responsible for building growth minded relationships with top Foodservice National Accounts in the U.S. (100+ Unit Chains).
Drives incremental & sustained sales above foodservice industry growth trends by demonstrating expertise across all levels of customer base.
Drives growth for MegaMex Foods by leading with culinary focus and applications – including menu development, new item development, limited time offers, & optimizing labor saving solutions across customer base.
Own and oversee all sales efforts for assigned national foodservice clients; establish and execute Joint Business Plans (JBPs) to expand menu penetration and drive revenue growth with assigned accounts (existing & new).
Lead Customer Engagements From Culinary Solutions to Financial Results: MegaMex Foods competitive advantage is to provide comprehensive Mexican Flavor solutions – from menu development to execution.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and program terms with Foodservice national accounts.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and program execution timelines.
Work alongside marketing, R&D, operations, culinary, and customer service to execute customer-specific innovation / limited time offers.
Coordinate efforts with Regional Account & Distribution leaders to segment out business to Foodservice maximize market penetration.
Stay informed on industry trends, competitive activity, and customer dynamics. Provide insights and recommendations to leadership for strategic decision-making.
Requirements
B.A. / Master's degree (M.B.A.) or an equivalent; and eight to ten years related experience and/or training in Foodservice industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to conduct live cooking demonstrations, cuttings, and product showcases to highlight the quality and versatility of MegaMex culinary / solutions.
Maintain expertise on culinary trends, new products, and nutritional information to confidently educate customers.
Owns and manages assigned national foodservice accounts (e.g., QSR chains, fast-casual, casual dining, hospitality, etc..)
Proved record of building long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with executive, procurement, culinary, and operations stakeholders.
Leverage culinary knowledge to identify menu white space opportunities, innovation gaps, and operational efficiencies.
Demonstrated ability to drive results & close new business with Food Service National Operator Chains through collaboration & food forward focus.
Knowledge / experience in Foodservice distribution elements – working with distributors (US Foods, PFG, Sysco, etc..), logistics, etc…to ensure positive customer experience.
Manages contract renewals, amendment processes, and new customer onboarding / rollouts.
Experience in working with College & Universities to deliver culinary & menu solutions across all applications / formats.
Culinary experience & passion for Mexican Foods required
6+ Years of Experience in Food Service Channel of business (or equivalent training).
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