National Accounts Lead — Grocery Retail (Temporary)

ForceBrands; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading distribution firm in the United States is looking for a temporary coverage position for their Director of National Accounts during medical leave. This role centers on managing key national retail accounts and brokers, ensuring continuity and maintaining operational execution of forecasts and promotions. Ideal candidates should have experience with major grocery retailers and the capability to quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment, while effectively managing multiple customer communications and relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing national grocery and retail accounts.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Quick adaptability to manage multiple customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for national customers and brokers.
• Manage communications, order flow, and forecasts.
• Coordinate with brokers on execution and performance.
• Support demand planning discussions.
• Resolve customer-related issues.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings.
• Prepare and deliver customer updates as needed.
• Maintain relationship momentum during absence.

Skills

Customer management

Broker management

Forecasting

Cross-functional coordination

Issue resolution

Job description

A leading distribution firm in the United States is looking for a temporary coverage position for their Director of National Accounts during medical leave. This role centers on managing key national retail accounts and brokers, ensuring continuity and maintaining operational execution of forecasts and promotions. Ideal candidates should have experience with major grocery retailers and the capability to quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment, while effectively managing multiple customer communications and relationships.