Account Executive
United States Bakery External•Seattle, WA
•Hybrid
About The Position
As a member of the Retail Account Team, you will play a key role in supporting customer growth, executing strategic initiatives, and helping deliver best-in-class service to our retail partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with national and regional retail customers, support new product launches, influence commercial strategy, and gain exposure to multiple areas of the business. If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter, your contributions are visible, and your career can accelerate, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 2+ years of DSD, consumer packaged goods (CPG), food industry, or related sales experience preferred.
- Understanding of retail sales, distribution, customer management, and DSD operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound business decisions.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Adaptable and open to change, with a continuous learning mindset.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to execute effectively under deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
- Willingness to travel approximately 30% to 40% within the United States.
Responsibilities
- Support the Retail Account Team across a variety of sales, planning, and customer initiatives.
- Build and strengthen relationships with customers, internal partners, and stakeholders.
- Represent Franz professionally in all customer, consumer, and company interactions.
- Collaborate with sales teams across the organization to communicate and execute growth strategies.
- Assist in the achievement of sales objectives and key business goals.
- Support the successful execution of new product launches and innovation initiatives.
- Prepare reports, manage calendars, coordinate events, and participate in business reviews and sales meetings.
- Partner with Sales and Operations teams to deliver exceptional product quality and customer service.
- Help identify opportunities for business growth and operational improvement.
- Provide outstanding customer support through responsiveness, accountability, and follow-through.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Annual base salary range: $100,000 - $108,000
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- 100% employer-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents
- Professional growth and career development opportunities
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- 50% employee discount on Franz products
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Opportunity to work with leading retail customers and iconic food brands
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
