Kinsa is recruiting for a: National Account Manager / Non-Commercial Food Service / Bakery

Location: Washington D.C. area (Remote w/Travel)

Our client is a bakery product food manufacturer looking for a National Food Service Account Manager based in the greater Washington D.C. and surrounding area. The mission for the NAM is to implement and support the business plan execution with National Non-Commercial accounts, including the headquarters and sector relationships. You will have direct account and select product responsibilities, including selling to current accounts and new acquisition targets. This position requires a hands-on approach to advance the company's goals and drive customer partnerships.

• Successful candidates MUST HAVE 5 years of experience in National Account Management in the Foodservice sector.

Compensation/Benefits:

• $125,000 - $140,000 plus Commission (open to higher base for the right candidate)
• 20% bonus
• Company contribution towards employee benefits - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, etc.
• 401k with company match
• Vacation and Holiday pay

Key Responsibilities and Goals:

• Develop and maintain strong and positive customer relationships with purchasing and management, including R&D, Marketing, menu development, operations and purchasing.
• Implement and monitor execution of account and product plans to achieve volume objectives and key sales priorities (distribution, pricing, RFP & bid submission, operator pull through, marketing and merchandising).
• Schedule and execute product and menu ideations.
• Attend customer and industry conferences and trade shows.
• Contribute to project management and custom product development. This includes delivering projects/requests within realistic lead times, working with internal cross-functional teams and resources and completing timely updates with all those who are involved with each project.
• Identify potential new items, lost sales and manage profitability.

Competencies Needed for Success:

• 4-year bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of Foodservice National Account sales experience.
• Exceptional Project Management Skills, with an ability to travel and multi-task in stressful situations.
• Experience in selling with National Non-Commercial accounts.
• Product knowledge of Bakery products is extremely helpful in closing new business.
• Strong Computer Skills, Zoom, Power Point, Excel & Word.

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