[Hiring] Account Manager @KeHE Distributors, LLC

Role Description

The Account Manager is accountable to design and execute sales and marketing programs for the Walmart account. Key drivers for success in this position involve building and leveraging relationships with vendors, KeHE cross-functional team members, and Walmart buyers. Ultimately, the scorecard for success will be measured by the increase of profitable sales as well as deepened relationships within the account. As with all positions at KeHE, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision and Values.

• Increase sales at the account through analytical and fact-based selling.
• Increase sales and manage through to profitable execution.
• Find new business opportunities and follow up consistently.
• Work with a sense of urgency towards projects, requests, and deadlines.
• Ensure accurate pricing and item set-up is coordinated within KeHE distribution network and Walmart.
• Coordinate activities and communications among vendors and support team.
• Communicate with all departments and organizational levels regarding sales and operations.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends.
• Assure that established company policies and procedures are followed in achieving the above accountabilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in sales of grocery products to chain accounts.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Comfort and experience utilizing Microsoft desktop and Retail Link.

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.

Company Description

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.