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C.A.

Account Manager - Albertsons

C.A., Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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At C.A. Fortune, we aspire to maintain our position as the nation’s leading consumer brands agency. We realize how fortunate we are (pun intended) to offer comprehensive solutions to our clients. From sales management to marketing, all the way down to insights and e-commerce, our boutique service model offers a breadth of services to our clients.

Who We Are People. Passion. Purpose. Our people are the core of our business. Our unique boutique service model allows our people to follow their passions with a purpose, all while delivering excellent services to our clients. At C.A., we live and breathe our values. We are fearless and curious innovators who lead with solutions, empower others, and do the right thing, always. We are a family‑first organization and recognize the importance of a healthy and flexible work‑life balance, a positive support system, and the power of diversity and inclusion.

Overview of the Role

The Account Manager position is responsible for creating and executing regional or account specific sales plan that meets or exceeds established sales quotas and supports company revenue and profit targets. You will play a critical role in building our team and building sales for these key customers. If you love selling and building relationships, this could be the role for you!

Location: Remote but must be local to Portland, OR or within driving distance of the ACI Portland office

Salary range $80,000 – $90,000 based on experience, qualifications and skills.

Travel Requirements: Minimal overnight travel required (less than 10%) – i.e. industry trade shows, client national sales meetings, & or any other events that would be warranted; all other travel is within assigned market (automobile)

At C.A. we’re not looking for perfection, just people that want to commit to a us and grow their careers long‑term. We are on a mission to build better brands that inspire healthier lifestyles for consumers and their families. If you’re looking for a sign to apply, here it is!

What You’ll do at C.A. Fortune

Create and execute a regional or account specific sales plan that meets or exceeds established sales quotas and supports company revenue and profit targets

Meet regularly with existing customers to understand their evolving business needs and position product solutions to address those needs, provide all maintenance, new item submissions, promotional support, etc.

Build long‑term, productive, and mutually beneficial relationships with existing and new customers & clients

Maintain consistent communication and timely follow‑up with customers and clients and be available and responsive to their real‑time needs.

Work effectively/professionally with company’s internal departments (Client Development Team, Marketing, Insights, Client Services, Business Support Specialists & Accounts Receivable), assuring elite management of our clients and customers businesses

Attend all required national trade shows, market specific sales meetings, client specific sales meetings, or any other necessary functions (established by your supervisor)

Guide Clients through the total distribution process; including pricing and promotional strategy, new item introductions, logistics and supply chain, deduction management.

Coordinate and prepare Clients for top‑to‑top meetings and category business reviews with Distributor partners.

Direct Clients and Company personnel through the planning, preparation, and execution of Distributors’ trade shows.

Assume responsibility in selling the mission, vision, and direction of the organization to current and potential clients.

What You Should Bring to the Table

Retail responsibilities: Albertsons (ACI) Portland division

Strong knowledge of the consumer products industry (specifically food products)

Mid/strong level of knowledge of independent grocery retailers

4‑year bachelor’s degree, and/or similar industry experience

Proficient with all necessary computer‑based programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

You Will Stand Out if You Have

KeHE/UNFI experience preferred

Experience with Albertsons in the PNW region

Extensive account management experience with an agency

Approach ALL aspects of the role with a winning, “can‑do,” positive, progressive, solution‑based mindset

16 days of PTO

11 paid company holidays per year

3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid company life insurance

401k with company match

Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)

Work from home flexibility

Come As You Are C.A. is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role aligns with your career trajectory.

As set forth in C.A. Fortune’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress toward this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

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