Key Account Manager
Pacific Northwest
Green Spoon, an established Natural foods broker representing the best organic and natural food lines on grocery shelves, is looking for a Key Account Manager for Pacific Northwest (PacNW) natural accounts, in the Portland, Oregon or surrounding area. This will primarily be a home office position.
Responsibilities
Develop and strengthen relationships with assigned Key Accounts and their category managers as well as Distributors (UNFI / KEHE, ETC.)
Work with the team to continuously improve effectiveness and productivity.
Be proactive in supporting retailers, distributors with store openings, distributor tabletops, Expo, etc.
Develop and recommend strategic /sound promotional plans for key principals
Introduce new products from our brands to assigned accounts
Develop positive and trusting relationships with all principal clients.
Collaborate with Green Spoon leadership team to generate ideas for growing our Principals’ business and make suggestions for improvement.
Measurable Objectives
Present and receive buyer approvals for new lines/skus at assigned key accounts
Develop and work closely with UNFI / KEHE representatives of assigned accounts
Secure prime placement in planograms and on store shelves
Prepare and submit New Items Forms, Distributor and Retail Promotions on a consistent basis by deadlines
Secure key retailer appointments for our principals
Attend retailer meetings with principals and collaborate on all paperwork and reporting
Manage and oversee category review calendars that pertain to our principals and your account responsibilities
Qualifications
3+ years of relevant natural foods or conventional grocery experience
The ideal candidate will be located in the Portland, Oregon or surrounding area
College degree strongly preferred
Organic and natural experience preferred
Full-time, salary with strong benefits package.
Interested?
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and a brief introduction to:
jobs@greenspoonsales.com