Demo

Senior Account Executive, FoodMinds

FOOD MINDS LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

FoodMinds, a division of Padilla, is seeking a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to be an integral part of our team. You will work with high-profile food and beverage clients to provide counsel on the food and nutrition environment and related business implications. Responsibilities include supporting nutrition, sustainable food systems, and health & wellness communications programs, ongoing monitoring of the food and nutrition environment and translating science into compelling content for diverse audiences. Strong writing skills and a foundational knowledge of food and nutrition policy and sustainable food systems are important for this role.

Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.

This position is based in our Chicago, Minneapolis, or New York City office. This is not a fully remote position.

Your Responsibilities :

  • Stay up to date on the food, health and nutrition policy, research and media landscape, with an eye to topics such as sustainable food systems, nutrient profiling, dietary guidance, precision nutrition, food as medicine, and more.
  • Translate complex and / or technical science or policy details into actionable recommendations and communications strategies for clients and a variety of stakeholder audiences.
  • Maintain and grow relationships with thought leaders in food and beverage companies, nutrition and dietetics communications, government, NGOs, trade associations, and academic / research institutions.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory actors and processes, both in the U.S. and internationally.
  • Manage projects, including budget, timelines and workplans, reporting and project teams (managing up and down) with accuracy, efficiency and thoroughness.
  • Work with client teams as a day-to-day contact.
  • Actively contribute ideas in team meetings and brainstorm sessions.
  • Proactively manage time and projects against deadlines.

Your Approach :

  • Strong work ethic, can-do attitude and an acute eye for detail and high-quality work.
  • Client service and consulting mindset.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering oral presentations and developing sophisticated PowerPoint presentations.
  • Confidently work across teams to prioritize and juggle responsibilities, comfortably functioning in a fast-paced working environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Appreciate and openly accept and provide constructive feedback; apply key lessons and grow from experiences.
  • Anticipate account needs or opportunities, and creatively problem solve as needed.
  • Show passion for and understanding of food and nutrition trends and issues, health and nutrition media, food policy, and sustainable food systems landscape.
  • Build meaningful relationships with clients and other partners, demonstrating FoodMinds’ unique expertise and value as a trusted and respected partner in food and nutrition communications.
  • Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, occasionally operate office equipment and travel as needed.
  • Your Relevant Experience :

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition, public health, public policy, food systems or a related discipline; equivalent working experience will be considered.
  • 3-5 years of experience working in food and nutrition communications or related roles.
  • Registered dietitian credential preferred.
  • Communications agency experience preferred.
  • J-18808-Ljbffr

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Senior Account Executive, FoodMinds?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Account Executive, FoodMinds career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $168,296 - $226,155
    Income Estimation: 
    $133,333 - $194,768
    Income Estimation: 
    $64,105 - $78,418
    Income Estimation: 
    $52,699 - $73,733
    Income Estimation: 
    $39,515 - $52,417
    Income Estimation: 
    $52,699 - $73,733
    Income Estimation: 
    $31,235 - $38,348
    Income Estimation: 
    $39,515 - $52,417
    Income Estimation: 
    $73,946 - $97,578
    Income Estimation: 
    $94,765 - $125,345
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Account Executive, FoodMinds jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

    Senior Account Executive, FoodMinds

    FoodMinds, Chicago, IL

    Vice President, FoodMinds

    FoodMinds, Chicago, IL

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!