National Account Manager

Reporting to the Vice President of Value, your main priority is building our strategy and programs with a set group of National Accounts. You will be the owner of all business related activities and targets at national and market levels. You will collaborate with sales, distribution, marketing, finance, operations, and legal at Headquarters (HQ) and regional levels to ensure that the goals of these customers are achieved. Responsibilities include overseeing budgets and results (Distribution, Price, Promotion, and Presence) at both the national and regional levels, and developing productive business relationships with senior management in all assigned banners/divisions and at the customer's HQ offices.This role can sit out of any major metro on the East and Central coast, with a preference for NY, PA, TX, GA.EXPERIENCEYour areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:8+ years Sales and Key Account experienceExperience managing national chain business in Value, Grocery or Convenience channels of tradeIn-depth knowledge of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Direct Store Delivery (DSD)Experience analyzing internal and external data sources (i.e. Nielsen, IRI, CPM, 1010, or Sales Data)Negotiation experienceBachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceMust be fluent in English, additional language skills an advantageTravel 40-50%PermanentBenefits eligible