Deli Account Manager

Dreyer Marketing Inc. · Urbandale, Iowa

FULL TIME

Job Description

Overview

We are a family-owned, local business based in Des Moines, established in 1983, specializing in serving perishable food manufacturers within grocery stores. As a Deli Supervisor, you will play a key role in managing and representing major food manufacturing brands, such as Hormel, at grocery store chains like Hy-Vee and Fareway. This position involves overseeing sales operations on behalf of food manufacturers, supervising a team of approximately 10 sales associates, and ensuring effective communication and management of client relationships. This role is not store-based but focuses on broker activities, client engagement, and team leadership to drive product sales and brand presence. Salary can be negotiated based on prior experience and knowledge.

Duties

Supervise and lead a sales team of around 10 individuals, providing guidance and support to meet sales objectives.

Communicate effectively with clients and team members to ensure alignment on sales strategies and goals.

Train team members on product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer service standards to enhance team performance.

Develop and implement strategies to promote products

Coordinate with manufacturing partners to ensure proper product placement, merchandising, and compliance with branding standards.

Monitor sales activities, analyze performance metrics, and prepare reports for management review.

Requirements

Direct experience in the deli and or meat department of grocery stores or other related experiences with a broker, or food manufacturer

Understanding trade management and experience with ad planners highly preferred

Strong Excel computer skills to track, and manage the sales team, items, ACV reports, etc.

Must be willing to work and/or commute to our office in Urbandale multiple times a week, this schedule is negotiable depending on the circumstances but highly preferred to have someone in the office min. four days a week

Need someone who is highly self motivated and able to work and be affective independent of what else may be going on in the office

Knowledge of the grocery retail industry

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple accounts and tasks.

Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with clients and team members.

This role offers an opportunity to be part of a respected family-owned business dedicated to quality service in the food and grocery industry

Company	Dreyer Marketing Inc.
Location	Urbandale, Iowa
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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Deli Account Manager

Job Description

Understanding trade management and experience with ad planners highly preferred