National Accounts Manager (protein)

CSG Talent; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CSG Talent seeks an experienced National Account Manager to grow key national customers in the protein and food manufacturing sector. You will drive revenue, margins and strategic initiatives across cross-functional teams in the US market.

Responsibilities include leading negotiations, shaping account plans, and expanding partnerships with foodservice, retail, and distribution customers while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in National Account Management within protein, poultry, meat or food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of the US food industry and major customer channels.
• Proven track record of delivering sales and margin growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with national customers and strategic accounts.
• Develop new business opportunities and deliver profitable sales growth.
• Lead customer negotiations across pricing, contracts, specs and new product development.
• Build and execute account plans to achieve revenue and margin targets.
• Work with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and R&D teams.
• Identify market trends and customer opportunities within protein sector.
• Manage forecasts, budgets and commercial performance.
• Develop long-term partnerships with major foodservice, retail, QSR or distribution customers.

Skills

National Account Management

Protein industry knowledge

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced National Account Manager to join a growing protein/food manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional with experience across poultry, meat, further-processed or RTE/RTC protein products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow relationships with key national customers and strategic accounts.
• Develop new business opportunities and deliver profitable sales growth.
• Lead customer negotiations across pricing, contracts, specifications and new product development.
• Build and execute account plans to achieve revenue and margin targets.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and R&D teams.
• Identify market trends and customer opportunities within the protein sector.
• Manage forecasts, budgets and commercial performance.
• Develop long-term partnerships with major foodservice, retail, QSR or distribution customers.

About You:

• Proven experience in National Account Management within protein, poultry, meat or food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of the US food industry and major customer channels.
• Proven track record of delivering sales and margin growth.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial and relationship-management skills.
• Strong knowledge of RTE, RTC and/or value-added protein products.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and managing strategic customer relationships.
• Willingness to travel as required.