Sales Account Manager
$70,000–$97,500 year
RemoteMinnesota, United States
Job Summary
Achieve budgeted sales of consumer goods to key customers by introducing new products, executing business initiatives, and driving long-term growth. Maintain business with existing accounts through daily communications on pricing, product availability, and order management while cultivating relationships with personnel across Business Management, Plant Operations, and retail channels. Ensure prompt disposition of customer complaints and problems, potentially requiring communication with corporate headquarters. Maintain current knowledge of product management, marketing, and R&D efforts to satisfy customer demands for new items. May travel up to 80% of the time; requires a valid driver's license.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of the dynamics of the food business industry or retail channels
- Experience of customer-focused and fact-based selling, including IRI, Nielsen and Perishable Group data
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational planning
- Adaptability
- Respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
- Ability to work well in fast paced, dynamic environment
- Possess a valid driver's license
- May travel up to 80% of the time
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