Strategic Account Manager, Branded Beef

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

Summary

We are seeking a Strategic Accounts Manager to join our Simplot Branded Beef team. This role is responsible for developing and growing strategic retail and foodservice customer relationships while driving sales, profitability, and market expansion. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience within branded beef programs and the broader protein industry. Our ideal candidate will currently live and work from a remote office in the West/PAC NW region: California, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Washington

Key Responsibilities

• Establish sales relationship with Top Food Service & Retail accounts within territory.
• Manage distributors and processors, where necessary, in each market to establish growth goals and implement strategy to accomplish those goals.
• Manage retail and pricing mechanisms to develop customer partnerships.
• Review weekly analytics and conduct meetings with each account within the market to measure results and adjust strategy.
• Negotiate program agreements with accounts and independent distributors and processors.
• Plan, schedule, develop, and execute sales training as well as new product introductions with distributors, processors and customers.
• Stay abreast of both retail and food service item offerings as well as product capability, in addition to current price lists.
• Regular collaboration with Head of Sales to review and update strategies and initiatives.
• Accept ownership of sales objectives and all facets of our business that impact sales growth.
• Work with Simplot Branded Beef BU to develop and be responsible for margin realization.
• Be informed about and communicate market and industry changes that will affect our performance and growth.
• Other duties as assigned

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or similar area is preferred

Relevant Experience

5-10 years in retail and/or food service sales within the protein space required The ideal candidate would have significant experience within Branded Beef categories. Experience in this area is strongly preferred Analytical and process oriented Able and willing to communicate effectively Motivated, persuasive, individual willing to take ownership of duties Ability to represent Simplot and sell our brand and corporate mission Strong negotiation skills Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Strong team player, willingness to support others Quick grasp of the business model including economic factors/influences As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary, and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs require.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding in a market assessment or marketing discipline, fulfilling the role of a market development expert
• Skilled in analyzing partner requests and identifying appropriate responses
• Experience in mentoring and guiding team in market development and related processes
• Experience working across teams to ensure consistent market development approaches and actions
• Ability to keep current with global market development best practices
• Proven use of critical thinking skills to design solutions for new market development challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presenting complex details to management, partners and others with clarity of purpose and appropriate level of detail
• Successful partner, consultant and vendor interactions, including evaluating new vendors and services
• Demonstrated interaction with research agencies to address new market trends
• Demonstrated influencing skills, with a high level of technical and team leadership skills
• Strong mentoring, management, and training of market development team members
• Ability to influence both marketing outcomes and team culture

Travel Required

Up to 50%

Location(s)

Remote - US

Country

United States

Wage range or rate of pay

($140,000 - $150,000) Plus annual incentive plan eligibility

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Attractive total rewards package that includes:Medical, dental, vision coverage401(k) savings planPaid Family Building LeaveGenerous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 110 Paid HolidaysRelocation Assistance Program (where applicable)Education AssistanceBenefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**