Account Manager

Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance and EAP

Job summary

Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery is seeking an Account Manager to serve as the primary liaison for customers, distributors, and brokers. You will coordinate projects with internal teams, monitor account activity, and ensure timely delivery of solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on building lasting relationships, providing proactive client service, and tracking key metrics while supporting onboarding and integration of new clients. Strong communication and multi-tasking are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of account management or relevant professional experience preferred.
• Experience providing client-focused solutions based on customer needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, distributors, and brokers.
• Coordinate projects and communication between customers and internal departments (Purchasing, R&D, New Product Development, Finance, Manufacturing).
• Understand customer needs and coordinate the timely delivery of solutions.
• Provide regular updates regarding monthly and quarterly initiatives.
• Track and forecast key account metrics.
• Monitor and analyze customer product usage.
• Identify opportunities to meet customer needs and create additional value.
• Support onboarding and integration of new clients.

Skills

Account management

Client-focused solutions

Verbal and written communication

Listening and negotiation

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Deadline-driven

MS Excel basics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

As an Account Manager, you will serve as a primary point of contact for customers, distributors, and brokers. You will work closely with both external clients and internal teams to understand customer needs, coordinate projects, monitor account activity, and ensure successful delivery of solutions. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers, distributors, and brokers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts.
• Act as a trusted advisor to key customers and provide exceptional customer service.
• Communicate with customers through email, phone, virtual presentations, screen sharing, and in-person meetings.
• Understand customer needs and coordinate the timely delivery of solutions.
• Provide regular updates regarding monthly and quarterly initiatives.
• Track and forecast key account metrics.
• Monitor and analyze customer product usage.
• Identify opportunities to meet customer needs and create additional value.
• Support the onboarding and integration of new clients.
• Coordinate projects and communication between customers and internal departments, including:
• Purchasing
• Research & Development
• New Product Development
• Finance
• Manufacturing
• Assist with product pricing analysis.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Meet established deadlines and support additional business needs as required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of account management or relevant professional experience preferred.
• Experience providing client-focused solutions based on customer needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a results-driven environment.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Windows, and Outlook.

Our Commitment to You

At Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery, we believe our team's success starts with feeling valued and supported. That's why we offer:

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and EAP support
• Generous PTO and career growth opportunities

Salary Description

$60,000-$65,000