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.