KeHE Distributors
Account Manager- Alternate Channel - Remote
KeHE Distributors, Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60564
Account Manager- Alternate Channel - Remote
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KeHE Distributors
Key information: Pay Range: $67,650.00/Yr. - $99,108.00/Yr. Shift Days: , Shift Time:
Benefits on Day 1: Health/Rx, Vision, Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA), Supplemental life insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD), Employee stock ownership (ESOP), Holiday pay for company designated holidays.
Why Work for KeHE? Good people, working with good people, for our common good. KeHE is a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor committed to good living, good food, and good service.
Overview Good people, working with good people, for our common good.
Primary Responsibilities The Account Manager is accountable to design and execute sales and marketing programs for Alternate Channel account customers. This role is responsible for growing profitable base and vertical sales and new entity business. Key drivers for success involve building and leveraging relationships with vendors, cross-functional teams, and the Retail Company's personnel. The success scorecard will be measured by increased profitable sales and deepened relationships within the account.
Essential Functions
Increase sales at the account through analytical and fact-based selling.
Develop creative promotional plans and manage through to profitable execution.
Increase sales by finding new business opportunities and through consistent follow-up.
Hold internal and external business reviews targeting open selling opportunities.
Coordinate activities and communications among vendors and company functional groups.
Establish and maintain databases for promotions, price changes, cost changes, item maintenance, and other information regarding sales and marketing activities.
Maintain and foster an effective working relationship with both the retailer and our vendor partners.
Set and execute selling strategies with internal cross functional partners and retailers.
Collaborate with category management and senior sales management to produce specific sales objectives to assist in meeting the company’s targeted sales growth.
Provide guidance on forecasting demand for new and promotional items.
Educate our customers on items and categories to keep them on trend.
Coordinate with Operations, Transportation, and Supply Chain to maintain service level targets, on‑time delivery performance, and other operational related focuses.
Work with a sense of urgency towards projects, requests, and deadlines.
Monitor competitor activities and recommend paths forward to address these activities.
Assure that established company policies and procedures are followed in achieving the above accountabilities.
Monitor all account receivables.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Experience with retail merchandising, grocery category management, the consumer package goods industry, and/or the grocery industry is a plus.
Natural, specialty and/or fresh product knowledge with the ability to recognize brands and trends.
Ability to work independently coordinating and prioritizing a high volume of work and meeting pressing time requirements.
Demonstrated willingness to take responsibility for personal actions, decisions, and results.
Experience with Microsoft Power BI is a plus.
Demonstrated skill and competency with all Microsoft Office software.
Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail.
Project management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to multi‑task in a very fast‑paced business environment.
Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals and contribute to a collaborative work environment - must be a team player.
Capacity to learn and process quickly.
Willingness to travel domestically (30% travel).
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
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.
Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude
Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
Comfort and experience utilizing Microsoft desktop and legacy enterprise software.
Requisition ID 2025-27768
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Key information: Pay Range: $67,650.00/Yr. - $99,108.00/Yr. Shift Days: , Shift Time:
Benefits on Day 1: Health/Rx, Vision, Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA), Supplemental life insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD), Employee stock ownership (ESOP), Holiday pay for company designated holidays.
Why Work for KeHE? Good people, working with good people, for our common good. KeHE is a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor committed to good living, good food, and good service.
Overview Good people, working with good people, for our common good.
Primary Responsibilities The Account Manager is accountable to design and execute sales and marketing programs for Alternate Channel account customers. This role is responsible for growing profitable base and vertical sales and new entity business. Key drivers for success involve building and leveraging relationships with vendors, cross-functional teams, and the Retail Company's personnel. The success scorecard will be measured by increased profitable sales and deepened relationships within the account.
Essential Functions
Increase sales at the account through analytical and fact-based selling.
Develop creative promotional plans and manage through to profitable execution.
Increase sales by finding new business opportunities and through consistent follow-up.
Hold internal and external business reviews targeting open selling opportunities.
Coordinate activities and communications among vendors and company functional groups.
Establish and maintain databases for promotions, price changes, cost changes, item maintenance, and other information regarding sales and marketing activities.
Maintain and foster an effective working relationship with both the retailer and our vendor partners.
Set and execute selling strategies with internal cross functional partners and retailers.
Collaborate with category management and senior sales management to produce specific sales objectives to assist in meeting the company’s targeted sales growth.
Provide guidance on forecasting demand for new and promotional items.
Educate our customers on items and categories to keep them on trend.
Coordinate with Operations, Transportation, and Supply Chain to maintain service level targets, on‑time delivery performance, and other operational related focuses.
Work with a sense of urgency towards projects, requests, and deadlines.
Monitor competitor activities and recommend paths forward to address these activities.
Assure that established company policies and procedures are followed in achieving the above accountabilities.
Monitor all account receivables.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Experience with retail merchandising, grocery category management, the consumer package goods industry, and/or the grocery industry is a plus.
Natural, specialty and/or fresh product knowledge with the ability to recognize brands and trends.
Ability to work independently coordinating and prioritizing a high volume of work and meeting pressing time requirements.
Demonstrated willingness to take responsibility for personal actions, decisions, and results.
Experience with Microsoft Power BI is a plus.
Demonstrated skill and competency with all Microsoft Office software.
Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail.
Project management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to multi‑task in a very fast‑paced business environment.
Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals and contribute to a collaborative work environment - must be a team player.
Capacity to learn and process quickly.
Willingness to travel domestically (30% travel).
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
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.
Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude
Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
Comfort and experience utilizing Microsoft desktop and legacy enterprise software.
Requisition ID 2025-27768
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KeHE Distributors by 2x.
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