Growth-Oriented Associate Account Manager, Central Region

UNFI; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UNFI is seeking an Associate Account Manager to drive sales growth for assigned accounts in a hybrid role based in Minnesota. You will manage multiple accounts, develop growth plans, and coordinate with Sales, Merchandising, Product Specialists, and Operations to achieve targets.

The position offers progression toward an Account Manager role with training opportunities and collaboration with a Sr. Account Manager. Travel up to 50% is required as part of customer engagement and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 1-2 years sales experience preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more customer accounts and growth plans.
• Forecast profit and drive sales targets with team support.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Specialists, and Ops.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for growth.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Financial reporting

Lead without authority

Interacting at all levels

Project coordination

Customer service

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Judgment

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

UNFI is seeking an Associate Account Manager to drive sales growth for assigned accounts in a hybrid role based in Minnesota. You will manage multiple accounts, develop growth plans, and coordinate with Sales, Merchandising, Product Specialists, and Operations to achieve targets.

The position offers progression toward an Account Manager role with training opportunities and collaboration with a Sr. Account Manager. Travel up to 50% is required as part of customer engagement and support.