Sales Account Associate Manager

📋 Description

• Assist with the daily management and implementation of strategies across wholesale, distribution, and retail accounts.

• Facilitate communication with retailers and distributors, ensuring timely follow-ups and ongoing account management.

• Organize item setup forms, new item submissions, retailer portals, and vendor onboarding documents.

• Aid in managing distributor relationships, including handling UNFI operational requests, submissions, and account coordination.

• Oversee timelines, follow-ups, and communication between internal and external stakeholders.

• Support trade planning, retailer programs, and sales assistance initiatives.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and field teams to guarantee effective execution of brand initiatives and campaigns.

• Maintain reporting, trackers, and documentation for accounts.

• Provide operational and administrative support across accounts such as Whole Foods, Sprouts, Ulta Beauty, and The Vitamin Shoppe.

• Assist leadership with various account projects, reporting, and sales support initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2-3+ years of experience in CPG sales support, account management, or retail operations.

• Strong preference for candidates with experience working with UNFI.

• Familiarity with the processes of Whole Foods Market and/or Sprouts is highly preferred.

• Experience supporting accounts for Ulta Beauty and/or The Vitamin Shoppe is an advantage.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Previous experience in wellness, beauty, food/beverage, or natural CPG is preferred.

• Must reside in the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.

• 10 days of paid time off (PTO) annually.

• 12 paid Mental Health Days each month.