Account Executives

Dallas, TX, United States

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Department: Coffee Service Division

Reports To: Account Executive Manager

Travel Required: Daily travel for sales calls. Limited overnight travel

Why work at Community Coffee?

Community Coffee Company is the #1 family-owned and operated retail coffee brand in America. Rooted in family and tradition, yet always looking to the future, you can expect a fast-paced environment that is both challenging and rewarding. Join us and make your passion your profession!

Position Overview

As an Account Executive you will be responsible for identifying market growth opportunities in order to secure new Office Coffee Service, Food Service, and Convenience Store accounts within an established territory. The primary focus of this role is the acquisition of new business in target channels. You will represent the Community Coffee brand by providing outstanding service and solutions to our customers.

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities

Effectively manages sales cycle from initial contact to contract negotiation

Develops prospect list from business directories, trade associations and all other available sources. Methods of prospecting will include cold-calling, phone solicitation, and appointment setting

Drives company or personal vehicle between company and customer or potential customer locations to perform job duties

Gain thorough understanding of client business through customer needs analysis, recommending creative solutions

Presents company offerings through product demonstrations and sales proposals including price quotes

Collaborates with internal departments such as Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain on new products and offerings, promotions, pricing strategy, and distribution

Coordinates smooth customer setup and transition to regular route service based on knowledge of the company’s production and delivery schedules

Records activity and submits reporting through CRM system, leverages CRM data for

Participates in trade shows and special events to promote the company's products and services

Stays informed of market trends and competitive position in the industry

May be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned

Position Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field preferred

At least 2 years of outside sales and cold calling experience

Experience with Community Coffee, even if unrelated, may fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager with approval from Human Resources.

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required

Ability to prepare documents and reports with a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What we’re looking for

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Self-starter with the ability to take initiative

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

Frequently required to sit and occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Field Sales Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be moderately loud in warehouse areas.

Our Values

Champion People Welcome Individuality, Learn Together, Encourage Each Other

Inspire Creativity Dream big, Think Fresh, Make It Happen

Wow Our Customers Serve with Purpose, Exceed Expectations, Do What’s Right

Serve Our Communities Be Genuine, Bring Joy, Make a Difference

Win Together Be Brave, Have Fun, Celebrate

Community Coffee Company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, paid time off and employee assistance program.

Community Coffee Company and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will also provide reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of a position, as required by applicable law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.

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