Strategic Account Director - Food Sales & Growth

Griffith Foods; Alsip (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

Potential discretionary bonus

Job summary

A leading food development company is seeking an Account Director to drive sales growth within key accounts. This role involves understanding customer needs, achieving sales goals, and collaborating with teams to develop new product opportunities. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in account management, preferably within the food industry. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive sales/account management experience, preferably in food or adjacent industries.
• Demonstrated success in building and growing strategic customer relationships.
• Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Contribute actionable insights to Sales & Marketing planning.
• Identify and grow strategic accounts with customized solutions.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
• Meet or exceed sales, volume, and profitability targets.
• Partner with internal teams to align customer needs with capabilities.
• Lead sales planning, forecasting, and pipeline management.

Skills

Sales growth

Strategic account management

Customer relationship management

Consultative selling

Data-driven sales strategy

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading food development company is seeking an Account Director to drive sales growth within key accounts. This role involves understanding customer needs, achieving sales goals, and collaborating with teams to develop new product opportunities. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in account management, preferably within the food industry. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a hybrid work environment.