Account Manager - New York, United States - Forever Cheese

Description

• For over 25 years, Forever Cheese has been a leading importer of cheese and specialty food, sourcing exceptional products from Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Croatia. The company also welcomed W.A. Imports an importer, manufacturer, and distributor of premium Asian specialty foods to the Forever Cheese family in 2023._
• Passion gives us purpose. We are energized by our work in the world of food—the discovery of products, the combinations of flavors, the sharing of recipes, the stories of our suppliers, the growth of our employees and the success of our customers._
• Nobody gets us like our community. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure and bring diverse people together._
• Education is what we do. We are proud to be food nerds. From product origins and creator stories, to product care and knowledge, to storage, serving, and tasting—we bring our products to a wider audience, inspiring an interest and appreciation for the diversity of flavors and cultures that our products represent._

• Work in a dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact
• Develop lasting relationships with great people
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career

The Account Manager will work with a dynamic team dedicated to providing the highest quality of products while developing meaningful and strategic partnerships with our valued customers.

You are successful in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to provide exceptional sales support and customer service while also showing the ability to lead and work independently.

• Develop business through fostering and cultivating new and existing relationships with customers.
• Bring industry knowledge and an overall curiosity for the specialty food market to daytoday decision making.
• Become an expert in Forever Cheese products and develop a deep understanding of origins, pairings, and complimentary products.
• Stay informed of market conditions, product innovation, and competitor's products and specialties.
• Attend and participate in weekly Sales meetings and product tastings.
• Attend industry and customer events, traveling when necessary.
• Monitor sales and remain aware of customer order flow and cycles.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 2 years of Sales experience in the food industry preferred
• Ability to work under pressure and meet external deadlines
• Problemsolving skills across functions of the business
• Willingness to travel as needed to achieve business goals.

• Robust healthcare offerings: medical, dental, vision, telehealth, FSA and HSA plans
• Company Paid life and disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Roth and Pretax 401(k) options including an employer match
• Generous paid time off policies, including vacation, holiday and sick days
• This job description is not meant to be an allinclusive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. Forever Cheese, LLC reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary._