National Account Manager, Grocery & Specialty

Account ManagerSalesFull TimeRemoteTeam 1-10H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

61 days ago

Salary

$130K - $160K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Serve as the senior point of contact for assigned regional food, specialty, military, and distributor customers. • Set clear annual and multi-year customer strategies aligned with enterprise growth and profitability objectives. • Lead Key Account line reviews, joint business planning, and strategic engagements to strengthen partnerships and execution. • Own and execute customer-specific strategies across assortment, pricing, promotion, merchandising, and omnichannel execution. • Translate brand and category priorities into actionable account plans that drive distribution, sell-through, and shelf productivity. • Partner with Sales Planning & Insights to ensure alignment with broader channel and portfolio strategies. • Own sales, supply, and trade accrual forecasts across assigned accounts; reconcile plans to actuals and course-correct as needed. • Partner closely with Finance and Supply Chain to align demand planning, inventory health, and service levels. • Operate within pricing and trade guardrails while identifying opportunities to improve ROI and execution efficiency. • Lead, enable, and hold broker teams accountable for executional excellence, priorities, and performance outcomes. • Oversee broker-managed selling for smaller and emerging customers while maintaining full ownership of results. • Monitor in-market performance, inventory risks, and competitive activity to proactively address issues and opportunities. • Serve as the primary connector between customers and internal teams to ensure go-to-market plans are executed with speed and clarity. • Collaborate with Marketing on innovation launches, customer storytelling, and retail programs. • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to support seamless execution and customer service.

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressive CPG sales experience, ideally within regional grocery, specialty, natural, or emerging channels.
  • Experience managing distributor relationships (UNFI, KeHE) and broker-led selling models.
  • Strong forecasting, analytical, and financial acumen across sales, supply, and trade accruals.
  • Working knowledge of syndicated data and category management principles.
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners without direct authority.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating both strategically and tactically.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness 🏥: We’ve got you covered with top-tier health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family feeling great.
  • 401k with Company Match 💰: Your future matters to us. We match your 401k contributions to help you secure a strong financial future.
  • Wellness & Fitness 💪: Stay healthy with a monthly fitness reimbursement and, for those in our Playa Vista office, an onsite gym to keep you active and energized.
  • Work-Life Balance ⚖️: We value your time. We provide a generous and flexible vacation policy to relax, recharge, and spend time on what matters most.
  • Family-Friendly Leave 👶: Growing your family? We offer generous maternity and paternity leave to support you during this exciting journey.
  • Ownership & Equity 💼: Ownership isn’t just a mindset here—it’s real. Every full time employee is granted equity, giving you a direct stake in our future. When we win, you win.
  • Education Reimbursement 🎓: We’re committed to your growth—whether it’s for professional development or a new passion, we offer education reimbursement to help you learn and level up.
  • Pet Insurance 🐾: We love your furry family members too! Our pet insurance ensures your pets are taken care of, because they’re part of the family.
  • Employee Discounts 🛍️: Treat yourself and your loved ones to Honest products with exclusive employee discounts.

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