Account Manager

Description

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Purpose and Impact

The Bilingual Protein Sales Account Manager will focus on a portfolio of clients that includes large select customers as well as developing strategies for several smaller accounts. In this role, you will sell industry leading solutions by using your expertise. You will work primarily with customers using traditional telephone communication, electronic communication and in person meetings. Key Accountabilities

Develop a plan to establish and maintain account relationships and meet personal sales targets.
Build a business plan for each account.
Coordinate the use of resources provided by the organization and fellow team members to provide value added services to accounts.
Develop strong client relationships that provide significant input to planning, product, price and service strategies.
Support sales leadership and other sales professionals in developing new market opportunities in the designated territory or market.
Contribute to the team by advancing objectives that drive the team’s overall success.
Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of four years of related work experience
Fluent in Spanish and English (listening, speaking reading and writing)

Preferred Qualifications
Meat industry sales experience
Proven experience selling products in a business-to-business sales environment.
Experience with SAP, Salesforce, Power BI, and Microsoft
Knowledge of the Chicagoland Hispanic Protein Market. Position Information

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position
Location: Woodridge, IL

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet