Strategic Account Manager – Retail Growth (Remote)

C.A. Fortune; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Sick days

11 paid company holidays per year

Floating holiday

Parental leave (3 months fully paid)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Summer hours—half day Fridays

Work from home flexibility

Job summary

C.A. Fortune is a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency delivering sales strategy and in-store execution. This role focuses on regional or account-specific sales plans for Lowes Foods/MDI, building relationships, and coordinating with internal teams. The position is remote, but requires local presence in Winston-Salem, NC for in-person meetings at the retailer’s headquarters.

Travel is minimal (<10%), with occasional industry trade shows and national client meetings. A bachelor’s degree and strong knowledge of the consumer products sector are required, along with experience with Lowes Foods/MDI and KeHE/UNFI where possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience required.
• Strong knowledge of the consumer products sector and retail landscape.
• Experience with Lowes Foods/MDI and familiarity with KeHE/UNFI preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute regional or account sales plans to meet quotas and targets.
• Meet with customers regularly to understand needs and position solutions.
• Build long-term relationships with existing and new clients.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support client needs and campaigns.
• Attend national trade shows and client sales meetings as required.
• Guide clients through pricing, promotions, logistics, and distribution planning.

Skills

Consumer products industry

Lowes Foods/MDI knowledge

Retailer relationship management

KeHE/UNFI experience

Microsoft Office suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

C.A. Fortune is a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency delivering sales strategy and in-store execution. This role focuses on regional or account-specific sales plans for Lowes Foods/MDI, building relationships, and coordinating with internal teams. The position is remote, but requires local presence in Winston-Salem, NC for in-person meetings at the retailer’s headquarters.

Travel is minimal (<10%), with occasional industry trade shows and national client meetings. A bachelor’s degree and strong knowledge of the consumer products sector are required, along with experience with Lowes Foods/MDI and KeHE/UNFI where possible.