Sales Account Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Introduce and position new products with clients.

• Implement business strategies and drive sales for sustained growth.

• Collaborate directly with clients and work cross-functionally with Business Management, Plant Operations, and other teams to provide services and products.

• Build and sustain customer relationships through daily communication regarding pricing, product availability, and order management.

• Meet budgeted sales targets of consumer goods for key clients.

• Develop and attain maximum sales volume in alignment with sales forecasts for assigned accounts.

• Sustain business relationships with existing accounts to foster ongoing growth.

• Stay informed on product management, marketing, and R&D efforts to enhance sales and meet customer demand for new products.

• Foster business connections with individuals at various levels to discuss product availability, logistics details, product specifications, and pricing.

• Ensure swift and fair resolution of customer complaints or issues, which includes liaising with corporate headquarters.

• Carry out other assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience, is required.

• Understanding of the dynamics within the food business industry or retail channels.

• Experience in customer-centric and data-driven selling, including familiarity with IRI, Nielsen, and Perishable Group data.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organizational planning and adaptability.

• Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, with a capability to foster strong working relationships and a positive work atmosphere.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.

• Capability to sit for extended periods.

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

• Specific vision capabilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

• Must be able to travel as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation package available: No

• Comprehensive total rewards package

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

• Fully remote work arrangement