Account Manager - Flour

Bartlett Co.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Profit sharing

401(k) with match

PPE provided

Job summary

Bartlett Co. in Raleigh, NC is seeking a candidate for a role involving support for bakery customers, focusing on business development and technical sales within the grain industry.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field, along with relevant experience in technical sales. This position offers excellent employee benefits, with flexibility for remote work and a strong commitment to team culture.

Join Bartlett Co. for a rewarding career in a thriving agribusiness environment!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of sales leadership experience preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience in the food industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of milling and baking processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support new business development and sales execution.
• Assist with customer sales contract negotiation.
• Lead company sales and service to bakery customers.

Skills

Sales leadership experience

Technical sales in food industry

Excellent computer skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Agronomy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Grow Your Career with Bartlett!

Founded in 1907, Bartlett is a diverse agribusiness specializing in grain acquisition, storage, transportation, processing and merchandising. We’re a leading exporter of grain to Mexico and supply flour to a wide range of popular brands you likely encounter every day. As a Savage company, we’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us.

Posted Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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The Basics

Location: Our preferred candidate will be in NC and will live near one of our mills (Statesville or Wilsons Mills). When not visiting customers, you can expect to work from home or at the mill.

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.

Days/Hours: This will be mainly a day shift job but your team and customers will be working off hours, and you will have responsibility to support their needs after-hours.

Software used: Microsoft Office programs, messaging apps.

Material Handled: Wheat and flour.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match
• PPE provided by the company
• A culture of safety
• Uniformed Services Time Off (USTO)
• A culture that appreciates team members

What you’ll be doing:

• Support new business development including prospecting, product development, and sales execution
• Assist with customer sales contract negotiation, performance, and risk management
• Lead company sales and service to support bakery customers
• Provide exceptional customer service experience with responsive and thorough communication. Field customer service inquiries responsively to ensure exceptional experience
• Meet with customers on regular basis to ensure quality and service expectations
• Build and foster genuine customer relationships to support longevity
• Provide technical support to bakery managers to optimize product selection and performance
• Communicate flour quality parameters as needed relative to specifications
• Provide leadership weekly reports on business activities including opportunities and risks
• Assist transportation team with planning, execution, and problem resolution
• Assist accounting team with receivables as needed
• Lead customer response team and follow-ups on performance deviations
• Monitor and play an active role in ensuring compliance with food manufacturing and food product regulations
• Effectively communicate sales and service objectives to all levels of the organization
• Willingness to engage wheat growers on behalf of the sustainability team and ability to learn agronomic basics to assist with this task

Requirements to be successful in this position:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Baking Science, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of training and experience
• 1-3 years of sales leadership experience preferred
• 5 years of relevant experience in technical sales or service within food industry
• Food manufacturing knowledge of processes and operations related to milling and baking industry is preferred
• Excellent computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities
• Strong analytical skills in the evaluation of situations, priorities and project demands
• Ability to work well in a team environment promoting Company values
• Agronomy knowledge a plus

Physical Requirements:

• This job is not overly physically strenuous
• You must be able to sit and/or stand and operate lab equipment and to utilize computers
• Occasionally, you will need to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more
• Able to ascend and descend stairs
• This job is mainly in a controlled-atmosphere environment, indoors in an office building, but you will have frequent exposure to outdoor and processing areas of facilities

Additional Information

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• You may view available jobs at www.bartlettco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Our benefit packages may change from time to time.