Remote Strategic Accounts Manager - Branded Beef Growth

Simplot; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

Simplot is seeking a Strategic Accounts Manager for the Branded Beef team to build and grow strategic retail and foodservice relationships while driving sales, profitability, and market expansion. This remote role serves the West/PAC NW region (CA, UT, NV, ID, OR, WA) with up to 50% travel.

A Bachelor’s degree in business or similar is preferred, with 5–10 years in protein sales and Branded Beef experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or similar area is preferred.
• 5–10 years in retail and/or food service sales within the protein space is required.
• Experience within Branded Beef categories is highly preferred.
• Analytical and process oriented with strong communication skills.
• Motivated, persuasive, and ownership-driven professional.
• Willing and able to travel as needed for business.

Responsibilities

• Establish sales relationships with Top Food Service & Retail accounts within territory.
• Manage distributors and processors to set growth goals and implement strategy.
• Manage retail pricing to develop customer partnerships and margins.
• Review weekly analytics and meet accounts to measure results and adjust strategy.
• Negotiate program agreements with accounts, distributors, and processors.
• Plan, schedule, and lead sales training and new product introductions with partners.
• Stay informed on market offerings and price lists to support strategy.
• Collaborate with Head of Sales to review strategies and initiatives.
• Be accountable for sales objectives and overall margin realization.
• Travel up to 50% as business needs require.

Skills

Strategic sales

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Market development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or similar area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simplot is seeking a Strategic Accounts Manager for the Branded Beef team to build and grow strategic retail and foodservice relationships while driving sales, profitability, and market expansion. This remote role serves the West/PAC NW region (CA, UT, NV, ID, OR, WA) with up to 50% travel.

A Bachelor’s degree in business or similar is preferred, with 5–10 years in protein sales and Branded Beef experience.