[Remote] Account Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KeHE Distributors is an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic products, dedicated to creating positive impacts and scaling success. The Account Manager role involves designing and executing sales and marketing programs while building relationships with vendors and retail personnel to drive profitable sales.ResponsibilitiesIncrease sales at the account through analytical and fact-based sellingIncrease sales by developing creative promotional plans and managing through to profitable executionIncrease sales by finding new business opportunities and through consistent follow upWork with a sense of urgency towards projects, requests, and deadlinesCoordinate activities and communications among vendors and company functional groupsMonitor competitor activities and recommend paths forward to address these activitiesMonitor credits and account receivablesCommunicate with all departments and organizational levels regarding sales and operationsAbility and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekendsAbility and willingness to travel up to 25%Assure that established company policies and procedures are followed in achieving the above accountabilitiesSkills4-year Bachelor's Degree in BusinessMinimum five (5) years' experience in sales of grocery products to chain accountsProven track record of meeting and exceeding customer expectationsEquivalent combination of education and work experience may be consideredComfort and experience utilizing Microsoft desktop and legacy enterprise softwareBenefitsBenefits on Day 1Health/RxDentalVisionFlexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)Supplemental life insurance401(k)Paid time offPaid sick timeShort term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)Employee stock ownership (ESOP)Holiday pay for company designated holidaysCompany OverviewKeHE Distributors is a fresh and natural, organic wholesale foods distributor. It was founded in 1953, and is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.kehe.com/.