National Sales Account Manager

Wawona Frozen Foods•Clovis, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Wawona Frozen Foods is seeking a National Sales Account Manager to help grow their frozen fruit business. This role reports to the Director of Sales & Marketing and is responsible for managing and expanding distributor and operator relationships, driving new product placements, and supporting profitable growth across all channels nationwide including Industrial, Food service, Retail, K12, Colleges, Universities, Hospitality, etc. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of sales and distribution, experience working with broadline distributors and operator accounts, and a passion for building long-term customer partnerships. This role works cross-functionally with Marketing, Innovation, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure successful execution of customer programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience working with distributors, brokers, and/or operator accounts.
Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.
Solid understanding of foodservice distribution and operator purchasing dynamics.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and trends.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM or sales reporting tools.
Ability to travel up to approximately 40–50% as needed.
Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically located in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of foodservice sales or account management experience preferred.
Experience with frozen, value-added, or ingredient food products strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage distributor and operator accounts to drive volume growth and profitability.
Support and execute sales strategies across broadline distributors and redistributors.
Secure new product placements and expand menu and distribution penetration at existing accounts.
Track, analyze, and report sales performance against targets, providing insights and recommendations.
Assist in managing pricing, promotions, and trade spend in alignment with margin goals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with distributor partners, operators, and key decision-makers.
Proactively identify customer needs and opportunities through regular communication and account reviews.
Serve as a key point of contact for customer inquiries and issue resolution.
Prepare and participate in customer meetings and business reviews as needed.
Identify and help develop new business opportunities.
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and operator strategies to support growth initiatives.
Collaborate with internal teams to align customer needs with product innovation and operational capabilities.
Support external broker partners by sharing account priorities, product knowledge, and execution expectations.
Work closely with internal teams including Innovation, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure service excellence.