K12 Sales Team

Acosta

. Make, obtain, and secure sales, with operator contact comprising 70% of time allocation .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeAtlanta • Georgia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,600 - $90,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales capabilities through effective customer interaction and relationship management, utilizing CRM tools and maintaining a robust portfolio of accounts. Proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledgeable about the USDA commodity process and nutritional guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Face To Face SalesCRM ProficiencySales Call ExecutionUSDA Commodity KnowledgeInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Sales StrategyAccount ManagementMarket AnalysisSales ReportingNutritional Guidelines Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Sales AptitudePunctualityMeticulousnessReliabilityExcellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCRM SoftwareEverlance AppTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Sales CallsPlatinum Partner PortfolioBid ComplianceCommodity UtilizationProfessional Sales Presentations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Make, obtain, and secure sales, with operator contact comprising 70% of time allocation
Develop and maintain sales through product presentations and customer interaction on behalf of CORE clients
Develop and maintain a Platinum Partner Portfolio of at least 35 accounts, calling on them at least every 60 days
Make at least 10 sales calls per week
Present at least 3 clients on each sales call
Use CRM for planning, reporting sales activity, obtaining targets, objective planning, and self-management
Work with the Bid Team to identify opportunities and provide sales insights to clients
Manage commodity utilization, targeting 80%+
Drive bid compliance, increase consumption, and execute conversions at assigned Platinum Partners
Build industry visibility through shows, conferences, and meetings
Maintain and update operator profiles, including buyer contacts, priorities, market segments, attributes, size, buying group affiliation, distribution channel, and competitive information
Manage administrative time effectively
Prepare and secure sales tools such as samples, programs, and point-of-sale materials for professional sales presentations
Support team efforts through company sales meetings, food shows, vendor fairs, and district sales meetings as requested by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduate
In person, on premise, “Face to Face” sales calls with customers are a requirement of this role
Understanding and working knowledge of CRM
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Able to utilize Teams and other software designated by CORE as a selling tool
Working knowledge of the USDA commodity process and associated systems
Working knowledge of the current nutritional guidelines
Ability to travel and stay overnight if needed
Strong aptitude for sales and a desire to win
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Punctual, meticulous, and reliable
Reside in, or within driving distance of, the assigned territory
Must utilize the Everlance App for mileage entry and submit monthly mileage no later than the 4th of every month
Mileage not to exceed 1800 miles/month; mileage under 500 miles/month results in transfer to the CPM/cents per mile program
Valid driver’s license with a clean record spanning 5 years
Position requires some travel and overnight stays
Professional business attire appearance
Must be able to drive daily, unsupervised
Must use hands to find, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
Frequently sit, stand, walk, and lift
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Must perform repetitive hand/foot movements to operate foot controls, grasp, and pinch
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment