Account Manager

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Woodinville, WA

19d•Remote

About The Position

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-PS1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Remote in WA/OR/UT

Requirements

BA/BS in Business, Marketing or related field
7 years of related CPG sales/analytical responsibility, brand management and/or comparable experience or related experience within BBU or the baking industry.
Requires excellent analytical, organizational, communication, planning, negotiating and people skills.
Proficient in Microsoft programs including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Understanding and experience in use of IRI, Household Panel, and Spectra.
P&L, business analysis & merchandising experience required.

Responsibilities

Provide action-oriented market intelligence to accounts, distributors, and BBU personnel.
Represent the company in trade and community relations.
Develop BBU’s business through key contacts including store and regional management.
Sales planning using tools provided for volume projections and budget forecasts.
Promotional planning to maximize profitability and post promotion analysis.
Prepare and implement business development plans to maximize space, position, distribution and promotion of BBU products.
Conduct business reviews on a Quarterly basis with key decision makers.
Develop schedule with distributors & accounts to sell business building programs as well as local wiring.
Act as a liaison between market area sales management and account management in communicating new programs, developing and implementing product schematics etc.
Conduct store retail price surveys, customer satisfaction surveys and collect competitive trade information.
Develop and distribute a comprehensive set of reports for the benefit of the sales team.