Growth-Focused Account Manager (Path to Leadership)

Buyers Edge Platform; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Buyers Edge Platform in Chicago seeks an Account Manager to partner with the Account Executive and Corporate Client team, supporting the Custom Distribution Team’s strategic goals and learning the full scope of account operations.

The ideal candidate will work from our Chicago, IL office with anticipated travel up to 25%. This position emphasizes hands-on client engagement, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination with a clear growth path to independently lead accounts.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of sales or account management experience in the produce industry.
• Ability to develop business relationships with owners, decision makers and champions as a supplier, vendor, or partner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of Custom Distribution clients across the QSR, Airlines, and Fast Casual segments.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all corporate client inquiries at the end-user level.
• Act as the primary day-to-day owner of assigned accounts.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to meet sales targets and drive growth.
• Conduct weekly client and distributor calls to resolve issues and communicate updates.

Skills

Sales & Account Management

Communication skills

Salesforce

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Buyers Edge Platform in Chicago seeks an Account Manager to partner with the Account Executive and Corporate Client team, supporting the Custom Distribution Team’s strategic goals and learning the full scope of account operations.

The ideal candidate will work from our Chicago, IL office with anticipated travel up to 25%. This position emphasizes hands-on client engagement, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination with a clear growth path to independently lead accounts.