Jan San Sales Account Representative

Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.

Major Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with all distributors in Northwest US.
• Effectively connects distributors to product experts within the field to facilitate relationships and business growth.
• Acquires new distributors, adds, and penetrates categories, and adds new business solutions.
• Coordinates the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet account performance objectives and distributors’ expectations.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of time for in-person customer visits.
• Aids the development of acquisition and retention programs with distributors to improve the health of their business and ensure Essendant’s longevity within the market.
• Lead solutions using the Essendant Core Values and other objectives deemed critical by the company.
• Creates strong relationships with top suppliers/manufacturers in assigned market.
• Generates sales and margin growth while managing EBIT.
• Assists in the development of strategies for new and existing accounts to accomplish Essendant company goals.
• Differentiates distributor management approach by growing partner accounts and retaining and maintaining vendor accounts.
• Identifies opportunities for new distributor pricing strategies. Engages in prospecting, proposal support and presentation, and new and existing account selling.
• Promotes growth in all Essendant categories.
• Understands and demonstrates Essendant’s Core Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Have a strong background in sales, excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the Jan San and Food Service industry
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office including, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Expertise with CRM and/or relational database programs
• Understanding of e-business and e-marketing
• Ability to apply and understand pricing strategies
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or similar field
• Minimum five years outside sales experience or similar
  
  

Benefits:

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k with matching
• Company Holidays
• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time
• Maternity and Parental leave benefits
• Employee discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000 plus bonus

Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.