Strategic Account Manager — Growth, Promotions & ESOP

KeHE Distributors; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible and health spending accounts

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Short term & long term disability

Employee stock ownership

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors is seeking an Account Manager in Minnesota to design and execute sales and marketing programs for a Retail Company account. You will build vendor and internal relationships to drive profitable sales and deepen account partnerships, aligning with KeHE's mission and values.

The role requires 5+ years in grocery account sales, a 4-year business degree, and willingness to travel up to 25% with some weekend work; benefits begin on day one and include ESOP and competitive PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business required.
• Minimum five years' sales experience with grocery chain accounts.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales at the account through analytical and fact-based selling.
• Develop creative promotional plans and manage to profitable execution.
• Identify new business opportunities and follow up consistently.
• Work with urgency on projects, requests, and deadlines.
• Coordinate activities among vendors and company functional groups.
• Monitor competitor activities and recommend paths forward.
• Monitor credits and account receivables.
• Communicate with all departments and organizational levels about sales and operations.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends, and travel up to 25%.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Job description

KeHE Distributors is seeking an Account Manager in Minnesota to design and execute sales and marketing programs for a Retail Company account. You will build vendor and internal relationships to drive profitable sales and deepen account partnerships, aligning with KeHE's mission and values.

The role requires 5+ years in grocery account sales, a 4-year business degree, and willingness to travel up to 25% with some weekend work; benefits begin on day one and include ESOP and competitive PTO.