JOB FILLED - Associate Key Account Manager - Sprouts

Green Spoon Sales is an established natural food + beverage sales agency, representing the most exciting brands in CPG nationwide.  We are a mission-driven team fueled by the desire to transform the retail landscape and bring healthier, cleaner, sustainable products to market.  Join us on our journey of spreading good food, good vibes and impacting the world around us in a positive way. Natural Food, Good People.

Green Spoon Sales is looking for an Associate Key Account Manager - Sprouts to assist our Sprouts team. 
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Requirements

• Develop and strengthen relationships with Sprouts and the category managers as well as distributors used (KeHE, etc.)
• Manage our principals’ current national Sprouts assortment including tracking sales, growing velocities, closing voids, and securing key promotional opportunities.
• Provide suppliers with sound guidance and strategies to help their products be successful at Sprouts, including promotional recommendations.  
• Work with our team to continuously improve effectiveness and productivity.  
• Be proactive in supporting new store openings, retailer or distributor tabletops, and any other events or opportunities for our brands.
• Introduce new products from our brands according to their new item protocol, adhering to all requirements and deadlines.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with all principal clients.
• Collect and distribute all Sprouts regional news and updates, both internal and external.
• Collaborate with Green Spoon leadership team to generate ideas for growing our principals’ business and make suggestions for improvement.
• Candidate must reside in Greater Phoenix Area, A

Measurable Objectives

• Become an expert on doing business with Sprouts while creating relationships with the category management team at their headquarters.‍
• Present and receive buyer approvals for new lines/SKUs, promotional and seasonal opportunities, etc.
• ‍Develop and work closely with KeHE representatives and any other distributors being used.
• Manage current assortment, growing the existing business and limiting loss of space/SKUs.
• Secure prime placement in planograms and on store shelves.
• Prepare and submit New Items Forms, One-Pagers, and any other ad hoc paperwork as requested on a consistent basis and by deadline.
• Secure key retailer appointments for our principals when possible.
• Attend retailer meetings with principals and collaborate on all paperwork and reporting (via phone, Zoom or in-person).
• Manage and oversee category review calendars that pertain to our principals and your account responsibilities.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, adaptable, and nimble.
• Sprouts experience strongly preferred.
• Key Account management experience preferred.  
• College degree strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant natural foods or conventional grocery experience.
• Organic and natural experience preferred.

Full-time, salary with strong benefits package.