Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Buyers Edge Platform, through its Produce Alliance brand, provides fresh produce category management and supply chain services to foodservice clients. The Account Manager supports the management and growth of Custom Distribution client accounts by handling client communication, account execution, implementation, forecasting, and cross-functional coordination while developing toward independent account ownership.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a portfolio of Custom Distribution clients across the QSR, Airlines, and Fast Casual segments
- Serve as the central point of contact for all corporate client inquiries at the end-user level
- Act as the primary day-to-day owner of assigned accounts
- Develop and execute strategic account plans to meet sales targets, support growth, and drive operational efficiency
- Deliver insights and communication that align supply chain execution with client objectives
- Provide strategic feedback to category leads and the supply chain team based on ongoing account interaction and market observations
- Conduct regular (typically weekly) client and distributor calls to:
- Resolve issues and manage action items
- Communicate pricing updates and resolve discrepancies
- Provide distribution and logistics support
- Escalate and inform on market conditions and trends
- Oversee key account implementation and renewal tasks, including:
- New account, market, and item rollouts
- Limited Time Offer (LTO) launches
- Establishing and managing rollout timelines with internal and external stakeholders
- Continuously research and apply industry-specific trends and insights to enhance category strategy and expand service offerings
- Collaborate with the Account Executive and Director of Client Relations to forecast sales volumes and plan account growth
- Deliver quarterly account update reports to the broader Custom Distribution team, including the Supply Chain Manager and Director of Client Relations
- Maintain close, daily communication with internal partners including:
- Business Development
- Supply Chain Management
- Senior Supply Chain Analysts
- Pricing & Food Safety Teams
- Support facilitation of client business reviews, site visits, product testing, and attendance at client conferences
- Become cross-trained in core Custom Distribution supply chain functions to better support account needs and ensure continuity
Skills
- 2-3 years of sales or account management experience in the produce industry
- Experience developing business relationships with owners, decision makers and champions as a supplier, vendor, or partner
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Availability to handle client needs on an as needed basis outside normal business hours
- Proficient with Salesforce, Tableau, Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
- The ideal candidate will work from our Chicago, IL office with anticipated travel up to 25%
- We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
- Medical insurance from day one
- Dental insurance from day one
- Vision insurance from day one
- Flexible spending account (FSA) from day one
- Company-paid life insurance from day one
- 401(k) with company match
- Strong training and development
- Flexible PTO policy with no accrual required
- Flexible work arrangements focused on performance rather than presence
- Remote work may be available for exceptional candidates
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