Account Manager

GVH Distribution; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Cell phone

Business cards

Profit-sharing program

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Job summary

GVH Distribution in Lacey, WA is seeking an Account Manager to own a territory and grow GVH's Packaging and Supplies program across grocery, food service, convenience store, and processor accounts.

Candidate should have 3+ years in customer service, sales, or territory management, a valid driver's license, and excellent communication and organizational skills. This is a full-time, on-site role with a competitive salary and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in customer service, sales, or territory management.
• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree a plus.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to present to customers.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams.
• A self-starting, independent mentality with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Promote Packaging and Supplies program to new and existing customers across grocery, food service, convenience store, and processor accounts.
• Open new accounts and grow sales through follow-up and relationship building.
• Maintain and expand customer relationships while promoting additional products.
• Visit assigned accounts on a scheduled rotation and provide reports to Territory Manager.
• Respond to customer questions within 24 hours.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Manager and Procurement on fill rates and orders.
• Meet with GVH leadership to align on account growth.
• Become proficient in GVH's software systems.
• Complete required paperwork, reports, and new item forms.

Skills

Self-starting

Hunter mentality

Relationship-building

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Sales

Territory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Join the GVH Family

Since 1949, GVH Distribution has been the leader in managed distribution for supermarket and food service packaging. We are a family-built company with nationwide reach, and our greatest asset has always been our people. As part of the GVH Family of Companies, which brings together nine specialized brands, you will join a team that believes in promoting from within and investing in long-term careers.

We are looking for an experienced, driven Account Manager to grow our Packaging and Supplies program in the Washington and Oregon market. The ideal candidate brings a proven sales background, a self-starting and hunter mentality, and genuine relationship-building skills. If you are ready to build a rewarding career with a company that rewards hard work and results, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

As an Account Manager, you will own a territory and drive growth across grocery, food service, convenience store, and processor accounts. Here is a look at what you will do:

• Promote GVH's Packaging and Supplies program to new and existing customers across grocery, food service, convenience store, and processor accounts.
• Open new accounts and grow sales through consistent follow-up and relationship building.
• Maintain and expand existing customer relationships, promoting additional products along the way.
• Visit assigned accounts on a scheduled rotation, providing advance weekly schedules and post-visit reports to your Territory Manager.
• Respond to customer questions and requests promptly, acknowledging all emails and voicemails within 24 hours.
• Partner with the Warehouse Manager and Procurement team to keep customers informed on fill rates and order status.
• Meet regularly with GVH leadership to align on grocery, food service, processor and convenience store account growth.
• Become proficient in GVH's software systems.
• Complete required paperwork, reports, and new item forms accurately and on time.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Three or more years of experience in customer service, sales, or territory management preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
• An outgoing personality that puts customers at ease and builds trust quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including comfort presenting to customers.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• A self-starting, independent mentality with a strong work ethic and follow-through.

Why GVH?

• Join a company with over 75 years of proven success and a culture that promotes from within.
• Real autonomy to manage your own territory and build long-term customer relationships.
• A people-first culture built on integrity, transparency, service, and savings.
• Pay: $60,000 to $90,000 annual salary, based on experience, with bonus incentive opportunities.
• Company car provided for business use, plus a laptop, cell phone, and business cards.
• Eligibility for the annual company-wide profit-sharing program.
• 401(k) with company match and paid sick and vacation time off.
• Health insurance with GVH covering a sizeable portion of premiums.
• Schedule: Full-time, on-site at our Lacey, WA branch.

As part of our pre-employment process, finalists must pass a background check and a drug screening, and must hold a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

GVH Distribution is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: This job description provides a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required for the role.