Retail Grocery Account Manager

About the Company and Role

This role is for a Key Account Manager focused on the bakery food category, involving client interaction and opportunities for international travel. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and expanding key accounts, fostering robust relationships with buyers and key stakeholders to serve as the primary liaison for all commercial and operational matters. The goal is to ensure client satisfaction while promoting sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets, margin goals, and market share objectives.
• Discover new opportunities by expanding the product portfolio, executing promotional campaigns, and advancing category growth.
• Negotiate pricing structures and promotional strategies effectively.
• Keep track of industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategy.
• Deploy initiatives that foster stronger customer relationships and align with business goals.
• Oversee commercial plans aimed at driving profitable growth.
• Analyze performance metrics against budgeted targets.
• Ensure growth in sales without sacrificing profit margins.
• Lead forecasting and demand planning processes for assigned customers.
• Leverage sales data, market intelligence, and promotional performance analyses to enhance forecast accuracy and reduce risks.
• Work collaboratively across various departments to maintain high standards of customer service and flawless operational execution.
• Partner closely with marketing, product development, supply chain, and finance to implement customer plans efficiently.
• Support the launch of bakery products and ensure their impactful execution at points of sale.