Sr Account Manager - Fresh

Kehe Food Distributors • Denver, CO

80d • $79 - $105,700

About The Position

At KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll be embarking on a career that's moving forward. When you join KeHE, you're becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in the grocery channel.
• Three years in a supervisory or management role within the industry.
• Able to develop and deliver multi-mode verbal and written communications.
• Able to focus on highest priorities and develop implementation plans.
• Exhibits initiative and able to decisively act in unpredictable situations.
• Models high standards of honesty and integrity.
• Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done.
• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best.
• Able to build teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives.
• Steps up to address difficult issues and is willing to say what needs to be said.
• Able to interpret and apply understanding of key financial indicators.
• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of and literacy in computer software, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as needed, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute sales and marketing programs for key retail accounts.
• Build and leverage relationships with customers, vendors, broker partners, and cross-functional teams at KeHE.
• Increase sales at the account through analytical and fact-based selling and by developing and executing promotional plans.
• Ongoing sales plan development, assessment, analysis, and execution specific to the accounts of responsibility.
• Find new business opportunities and ensure consistent follow-up.
• Manage budgets for the assigned customers.
• Monitor competitor activities and recommend paths forward to address these activities.
• Work with a sense of urgency towards projects, requests, and deadlines.
• Collaborate with other KeHE functional areas to meet all company objectives.
• Ensure that established company policies and procedures are followed in the assigned sales area.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees