Job description

Who are The Kitchen Guys? We are a well-organized and fast-growing company in the Food Service Equipment industry currently in East New Orleans, but will relocate to Slidell, LA by the end of the year. We offer our employees competitive salary, employer provided health/ dental/ vision, 401K, and vacation time. We are a family-owned company with 50 years of experience and are renowned for the expertise and value we bring to our clients. We hire and incentivize in accordance with our core values. If these look like they fit yours, then we'd love to have you on our team! Commitment served with a side of passion - We are all in, all the time about the food/beverage industry and helping others. Persistent -Each and every one of us will follow through until the job is complete. Innovative - Take proactive ownership in solving problems Fun - Work hard. Play Hard. Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 – 4 (with flexibility to meet Customer’s needs outside of normal office hours) ROLE: The Account Executive will prospect and maintain existing business by utilizing strategic and consultative selling tactics to maximize sales and profits of foodservice equipment and services. The AE is to act as a vested business partner of our valued clients through innovative, creative, and appropriate recommendations for solutions to meet their goals and objectives. • We will be moving at the end of the year and will be fully operational in Slidell beginning of 2026. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and team members, that promotes loyalty, collaboration, and increased revenue between clients and the company. • Maintain and increase existing business. • Secure new accounts • Ascertain client needs through observation and listening and recommend appropriate solutions. • Be a strategic and innovative partner to clients. • Create quote proposals and send to clients. • Establish and attend regular meetings with clients. • Utilize vendors, manufacturers, and internal resources to best meet client needs. • Remain current on product knowledge through attendance of sales meetings, vendor trainings, reading industry related publications, and participating in industry related professional organizations which may take place on an evening or weekend. • Committed to growth in understanding of foodservice industry. • Address customer issues with customer operations, accounting, warehouse, or other company personnel or vendors when necessary in a professional and prompt manner. • Other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES: • Passionate about all aspects of selling. • Excellent sales & customer service attitude. • Ability to sell consultatively. • Excellent prospecting and closing abilities. • Strong negotiating skills with ability to overcome objections. • Proven success in building long-term and growing relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers. • Thorough follow-up and problem-solving skills. • Good business acumen. • Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, & Outlook. • Demonstrated aptitude with mobile devices. • Excellent communications skills both written and oral. • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with others. • Time management & organizational skills. • Strong sense of ownership. • Ability to take initiative. • Ability to work independently. • Professional appearance and presence. • Passionate about the foodservice industry. • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record with reliable transportation. • Understanding of integrated systems preferred. • Proficiency with other software systems (Microsoft, NetSuite, Auto Quotes, Bluebeam Revu) preferred QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field or Culinary Degree preferred, or equivalent Military or practical experience. • 2 years business-business sales experience. • 2 years industry related experience preferred. • 5 years sales experience in foodservice/hospitality management and/or foodservice sales preferred. • Experience in a distribution environment preferred. Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Pay: • Salary Based Position • Commission • Bonus payouts • Performance bonus

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