Key Account Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region

ForceBrands; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A client of a recruiting agency is seeking a Key Account Manager to manage and build their presence within Natural and Conventional Grocery accounts in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of sales experience in the food and beverage sector, with current relationships in the grocery retail sector, and will be comfortable with up to 50% travel. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, along with excellent communication skills, is required for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in food and/or beverage, with some beverage industry experience required.
• Current relationships with Independent & Natural Grocery retailers.
• Experience working with distributors & brokers.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic account plans based on velocity & volume potential.
• Monitor pricing and adjust as needed to ensure alignment across a variety of skus.
• Work with distributors and internal local sales teams to ensure proper program execution.

Skills

Sales experience in food and/or beverage

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Job description

Key Account Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region

***THIS IS NOT A ROLE WITH FORCEBRANDS***

Our client is seeking a Key Account Manager to manage & build their presence within Natural and Conventional Grocery accounts in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

What you'll do:

• Own strategic account plans based on velocity & volume potential
• Manage the current business and hunt new opportunities in the Natural & Conventional Grocery channel; monitor pricing and adjust on a weekly & monthly basis as needed to ensure alignment across a variety of skus, packages, and retailers
• Work closely with distributors, brokers, and internal local sales teams to ensure proper execution of programs

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of sales experience in food and/or beverage, with some beverage industry experience required
• Current relationships with and a track record of success selling into Independent & Natural Grocery retailers
• Experience working with distributors & brokers
• Proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license & access to a vehicle required
• Comfortable with up to ~50% regular travel within the assigned region
• Candidates must be based near a major airport in Greater DC Metro or Philadelphia Metro

If this sounds like a fit, we'd love to connect!

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