Sales Support Specialist- Retail

Position Summary Baldor Specialty Foods, a leader in premium food distribution, is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Sales Support Specialist to manage and grow our portfolio of assigned "house" accounts. This role is responsible for driving customer retention, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience through strong relationship management and cross-functional collaboration. As a Sales Support Specialist, you will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers, partnering closely with Operations, Transportation, Purchasing, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Service to deliver seamless service and maximize account performance. By leveraging customer insights, sales data, and industry knowledge, you'll identify opportunities to expand product categories, strengthen customer relationships, and increase revenue. We're looking for a relationship-driven professional with a passion for food, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to analyze business trends and develop strategic account plans. Success in this role requires a consultative approach, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering Baldor's signature level of service. Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned house accounts, building strong customer relationships and ensuring a high level of satisfaction.Review weekly and quarterly account performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for revenue growth.Develop and execute account strategies to increase sales, improve retention, and expand product category penetration.Conduct regular business reviews with customers to discuss performance, identify needs, and strengthen partnerships.Proactively resolve service, delivery, inventory, and product-related issues by collaborating with internal teams.Identify opportunities to introduce new products, seasonal offerings, and value-added services across all product categories.Partner with Category Management and Marketing to execute product launches, promotions, and growth initiatives.Collaborate with Operations, Transportation, Purchasing, Finance, and Customer Service to ensure an exceptional customer experience.Maintain accurate customer records, account activity, and performance metrics within CRM and Microsoft 365 applications.Prepare and present account performance reports highlighting key wins, challenges, and growth opportunities.Support the Director of Sales with strategic initiatives, customer retention programs, and performance reporting. Requirements and Skills Experienced: 3+ years of experience in account management, foodservice sales, customer success, or relationship management.Industry Knowledge: Experience within food distribution, foodservice, hospitality, or a related industry strongly preferred.Analytical: Comfortable reviewing sales reports, identifying trends, and making data-driven recommendations.Relationship Builder: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset.Collaborative: Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and build strong internal partnerships.Organized: Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.Technology Proficient: Experience using Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM systems.Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Foodservice Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered. Why Join Baldor? Competitive base salaryHealth, dental & vision insurancePaid holidays & vacation timeRetirement savings plan with employer matchEmployee discounts on premium productsCareer growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding companyBeing surrounded by great food! Join our dynamic team and help strengthen customer partnerships while driving growth across one of the nation's leading specialty food distributors. Apply today and become part of Baldor's continued success. #LI-AB1 #LI-Hybrid