Maker’s Pride, LLC
Senior Account Manager - Northwest Arkansas - Sales
Maker’s Pride, LLC, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, 60516
Downers Grove, 3333 Finley Rd, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America
Job Description Posted Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Job Summary The Senior Account Manager will manage strategic customers, including the end‑to‑end relationship with specific customer base(s) and key internal stakeholders, with the goal of delivering sustained, profitable growth.
Job Location
Candidate must be based in Northwest Arkansas.
This is a remote position supporting key customers in Northwest Arkansas.
Key Responsibilities
Manage complex territories/assigned accounts and lead business decisions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for day‑to‑day communication between the customer and Maker’s Pride.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with key customers.
Approach customer engagement and influence strategically, aligning with the organization’s long‑term growth objectives.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with peers in R&D, Operations, Sales/Business Development, Finance, Supply Chain, and the Executive Team to validate, prioritize, and deliver customer projects.
Provide relevant information, reviews, adjustments, and insights to both customers and Maker’s Pride cross‑functional teams to ensure effective delivery of customer requirements.
Participate in customer‑specific product development and commercialization processes from inception to completion, providing regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Create and execute customer‑specific account plans to grow sales in line with company strategy, including ownership of budgeting, forecasting, growth, and pricing plans.
Negotiate terms, pricing, and expenditures within budget and agreed parameters.
Analyze market trends using internal and external resources to identify growth and profit improvement opportunities.
Key Competencies & Knowledge Skills in:
Strong verbal and written communication; experience developing and presenting analyses to management and customers, with the ability to lead and drive initiatives.
Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality.
Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
Proactive and creative problem‑solving.
Building outstanding and effective relationships with cross‑functional teams and customers.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while meeting reporting deadlines.
Understanding of P&L and strong financial acumen.
Ability to:
Meet sales goals and make sound business decisions.
Influence across all organizational levels to drive growth.
Define opportunities, leverage data, establish facts, identify trends, and draw solution‑oriented conclusions.
Manage multiple priorities and tasks with a high level of organization.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
7+ years of direct client‑facing sales experience in the retail channel including large accounts, key accounts or regional sales. Food industry preferred.
Exposure to food manufacturing, supply chain optimization, contract manufacturing, or other relevant experience preferred. Private label experience is a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.
Pay & Benefits The pay range for this full‑time, salaried position is $97,210 – $145,814 per year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.
Maker’s Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Description Posted Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Job Summary The Senior Account Manager will manage strategic customers, including the end‑to‑end relationship with specific customer base(s) and key internal stakeholders, with the goal of delivering sustained, profitable growth.
Job Location
Candidate must be based in Northwest Arkansas.
This is a remote position supporting key customers in Northwest Arkansas.
Key Responsibilities
Manage complex territories/assigned accounts and lead business decisions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for day‑to‑day communication between the customer and Maker’s Pride.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with key customers.
Approach customer engagement and influence strategically, aligning with the organization’s long‑term growth objectives.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with peers in R&D, Operations, Sales/Business Development, Finance, Supply Chain, and the Executive Team to validate, prioritize, and deliver customer projects.
Provide relevant information, reviews, adjustments, and insights to both customers and Maker’s Pride cross‑functional teams to ensure effective delivery of customer requirements.
Participate in customer‑specific product development and commercialization processes from inception to completion, providing regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Create and execute customer‑specific account plans to grow sales in line with company strategy, including ownership of budgeting, forecasting, growth, and pricing plans.
Negotiate terms, pricing, and expenditures within budget and agreed parameters.
Analyze market trends using internal and external resources to identify growth and profit improvement opportunities.
Key Competencies & Knowledge Skills in:
Strong verbal and written communication; experience developing and presenting analyses to management and customers, with the ability to lead and drive initiatives.
Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality.
Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
Proactive and creative problem‑solving.
Building outstanding and effective relationships with cross‑functional teams and customers.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while meeting reporting deadlines.
Understanding of P&L and strong financial acumen.
Ability to:
Meet sales goals and make sound business decisions.
Influence across all organizational levels to drive growth.
Define opportunities, leverage data, establish facts, identify trends, and draw solution‑oriented conclusions.
Manage multiple priorities and tasks with a high level of organization.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
7+ years of direct client‑facing sales experience in the retail channel including large accounts, key accounts or regional sales. Food industry preferred.
Exposure to food manufacturing, supply chain optimization, contract manufacturing, or other relevant experience preferred. Private label experience is a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.
Pay & Benefits The pay range for this full‑time, salaried position is $97,210 – $145,814 per year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.
Maker’s Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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