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Michael Page

National Account Manager (Food Processing)

Michael Page, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Exciting Food Processing Packaging National Account Manager Role!Sell food films, trays and pouches to regional & national food processorsAbout Our Client

For decades my client has sold flexible foodservice packaging (trays, food films, vacuum pouches etc) regionally and nationally to customers in the food processing space. They have several distribution centers through out the US and are dedicated to building more opportunity for market share in the food & beverage sector along with selling solutions in healthcare and industrial packaging.

Job Description

The National Account Manager will play a pivotal role in increasing the company's market share within key national and regional accounts in food processing. The role with maintain and prospect food packaging accounts throughout the US actively and personally seeking opportunities to meet face to face with corporate management of strategic target accounts.

Use all necessary company support and resources to create opportunities and proof of serviceManage the dynamics of national account agreements to validate proper compliance to pricing and rebates as well as determining the level of satisfaction the account has with their relationship with the companyManage national pricing contracts that support the national account effortsManage all new national account rolloutsSupport our sales Consultants' foodservice efforts in the fieldMake end user calls to food packaging retailers selling the products and solutionsProvide input to Senior Management regarding the key indicators and trends of the food processing business relating to the use of polyethylene productsField sales calls to group headquarters and any other significantly large food processing commissariesCoordinate our involvement with Foodservice national trade shows and determine needed representationActively manage and be involved with special/custom/private label projects that require attentionManage and direct all marketing activities regarding National Accounts through the Marketing Director for creative, production and implementation assistanceActively seek opportunities to inform the organization on the business direction, structure and priorities identified within each National AccountMaintain and update salesforce CRM tool with opportunities and contactsMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

5+ years of experience selling films, trays, vacuum pouches into regional and national food processing companiesTravel 50%+ across the USCultivate strong relationships with retailers and brokers to maximize sales and distribution opportunitiesLead strategic planning for your accounts, including promotion calendars, new item introductions, trade management, post-promo effective analysis, and in-market program implementationSales performance analysis experienceAttend industry trade shows to represent the brand and cultivate sales opportunitiesWhat's on Offer

$115-140,000+ base salary range (depending on candidate experience)Quarterly bonuses - up to 40% thresholdFull benefits options + retirement plan + vacationRemote opportunity - 50%+ travelHuge opportunity for promotional growth

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