Hiring: Account Executive- South Carolina Company: Simplot Company Location: Columbia, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:04:27 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Quality Assurance, Salesforce About the job Experience: •3+ years of foodservice sales experience Required Skills: •Profile and penetrate key operator accounts determined by local sales management that are critical to the success of territory sales. •Fully embrace and become proficient with the Simplot Sales Process and executing the go-to-market strategies of the Food Service Division. •Using a consultative approach, communicate the selling benefits of the Simplot product line in addition to the sale of products to ensure that customers are provided with the product knowledge they need to be successful. •Establish and develop relationships with key management and sales personnel at assigned focus distributors and other market channels. Accumulate information to understand these various customers to interact as needed. •Lift and carry 30 pounds, utilize culinary influence and conduct product demos, work in a commercial kitchen, and demonstrate product to customers. •Deliver on set sales goals and manage product portfolio. •Represent the full Simplot product line in all sales capacities. Conduct sales calls to key leverage operators in the market, sometimes extending across multiple markets. Utilize various means to recruit and establish new partnerships for the sales of products. •Build relationships and partner with various internal departments such as Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Culinary, Demand Planning, Production, and Logistics to accomplish key initiatives and complete day-to-day operations. Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university(required) •Demonstrated capacity to lift and carry 30 pounds required •Demonstrated capacity to travel/drive up to 50% required, 25% would include overnight and the remaining would be in market travel to operator/customers. •Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and proven ability to successfully multi-task and manage unexpected demands of daily activities •Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills •Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs and Sales Reporting Systems •Disclaimer - These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!