National Account Manager (Key Accounts)

The National Account Manager (Key Accounts) is responsible for creating the growth and retention strategy for existing national accounts and leading a team of sales professionals in the successful execution of that strategy. You'll work cross functionally with operations and marketing, etc. to develop and deploy strategies that encompasses the bigger picture. The right person for this role will have experience selling value added services to national restaurant chains and be able to demonstrate success in setting strategy and leading high performing national account teams.

Location Requirements:Anywhere in the continental US. High travel up to 75% required.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with VP National Accounts and the sales team on strategy development / execution plans for each brand to attain goals for sales across all products, new product tests and approvals, contract renewals and relationship management.

• Work with the AM team to deploy strategies for each brand to achieve growth and retention goals as well as to sell new products and services.

• Demonstrate strong leadership and planning skills, with the ability to coach and develop the SE/SR/AM team to sell value and hold them accountable for building and working the sales pipeline to exceed goals.

• Travel throughout the US with your team to achieve growth & retention objectives, provide business updates, identify customer needs and build strong relationships with Senior Corporate, Franchisee and Third Party Procurement leaders in each brand

• Work closely with RT operations and shared services partners across the company to collectively deliver profitable growth and an outstanding customer experience.

• Develop and coach the team to deliver compelling value-based selling presentations and business reviews for large or key groups

• Solid understanding of RT sales and fulfillment processes and fluid user of RT systems (CRM, CLM) to submit accurate forecasts and coach and hold the team accountable

• Build strong cross functional relationships and trust internally and externally

• Consistently achieve quarterly and annual goals for growth and retention to support RTI's growth and goals

• Ensure smooth roll-out for customer installs

• Accurately forecast new business monthly and quarterly

Qualifications

• 15+ years with a track record of success in leading & developing teams to sell value added services to senior leaders in national accounts in the food service industry

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, master's degree is a plus

• Successful track record of consistently meeting and exceeding quarterly and annual growth and retention goals

• Executive presence, top quartile in verbal, mathematical and logical reasoning skills, ability to communicate effectively to all levels in an organization, strong alignment to RT leadership competencies

• Excellent organizational planning, communication, and time management skills

• Strong business and financial acumen

• Strong relationship development and problem solving skills with a solutions based, team oriented mindset

• Proven ability to adapt to change, be open to performance feedback, work successfully in a team environment and influence others to execute a brand strategy

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM

• Ability to travel nationally, with regular overnight travel up to 75% required, which will include some nights and weekends

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Restaurant Technologies is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in any form. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to prohibit discrimination in employment.

As a critical part of our culture of respect, we strictly prohibit any discrimination or harassment based on gender, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, ancestry, pregnancy, national origin, and any other status protected by law.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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WHO WE ARE

Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 20,000 existing accounts we are an established, profitable mid -sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year. We are headquartered in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota with a growing number of sites strategically located across the U.S. serving over 42 metropolitan markets.

OUR CULTURE

At Restaurant Technologies, we've cultivated an award winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We've earned recognition as a "Best Place to Work," by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while consistently earning a spot on the list of Minnesota's Fastest Growing Companies. In addition, we've earned numerous awards from our customer base who consider Restaurant Technologies a valued strategic partner.

OUR CUSTOMERS

We serve the leaders in the food service industry which include -McDonald's, Burger King, Jack in the Box, Albertsons, White Castle, KFC, Carrabba's, Applebee's, Chili's, and leading independent restaurants.