National Account Manager - Foodservice - Remote

Role Overview

National Account Manager supporting away-from-home GP Foodservice Solutions within the CPG Sales organization. You will manage key national accounts (top US restaurant chains and convenience stores), drive strategic growth, and collaborate cross-functionally. Remote work is available and the role reports into a Director of National Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with assigned foodservice national accounts, including prospect business development
• Create, implement, and manage strategic customer plans to achieve volume and margin objectives
• Use joint business planning to identify and grow mutual value areas for strategic customers
• Identify opportunities for category penetration, product mix upgrades, and margin improvement
• Collaborate with internal GP PRO teams (Category, Pricing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, GPXpress/Sales Support, Marketing)
• Solve challenges related to logistics and supply chain, and communicate effectively with national account end-users
• Partner with the GP PRO Foodservice National Distribution team on customer engagement plans and initiatives to drive growth

Requirements (Basic Qualifications)

• 3+ years experience in sales, customer service, or business development
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred / “Will Put You Ahead”

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven track record of successful sales performance
• Creative/strategic thinking
• Financial acumen to develop sales plans
• Experience with collaboration for mutual business success
• Experience with Salesforce.com
• Foodservice experience