Responsibilities

• The Account Manager is accountable to design and execute sales and marketing programs for the Retail Company's account.
• Key drivers for success in this position involve building and leveraging relationships with vendors, KeHE sales reps, and the Retail Company's personnel.
• Ultimately, the scorecard for success will be measured by the increase of profitable sales as well as deepened relationships within the account.
• As with all positions at KeHE we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision and Values.
• Increase sales at the account through analytical and fact-based selling.
• Increase sales by developing creative promotional plans and managing through to profitable execution.
• Increase sales by finding new business opportunities and through consistent follow up.
• Work with a sense of urgency towards projects, requests, and deadlines.
• Coordinate activities and communications among vendors and company functional groups.
• Monitor competitor activities and recommend paths forward to address these activities.

Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Business
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in sales of grocery products to chain accounts.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Comfort and experience utilizing Microsoft desktop and legacy enterprise software.

Benefits

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)