JOB FILLED - Key Account Manager (PacNW)

Green Spoon, an established Natural foods broker representing the best organic and natural food lines on grocery shelves, is looking for a Key Account Manager for Pacific Northwest (PacNW) natural accounts, in the Portland, Oregon or surrounding area. This will primarily be a home office position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and strengthen relationships with assigned Key Accounts and their category managers as well as Distributors (UNFI / KEHE, ETC.)
• Work with the team to continuously improve effectiveness and productivity.
• Be proactive in supporting retailers, distributors with store openings, distributor tabletops, Expo, etc.
• Develop and recommend strategic /sound promotional plans for key principals
• Introduce new products from our brands to assigned accounts
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with all principal clients.
• Collaborate with Green Spoon leadership team to generate ideas for growing our Principals’ business and make suggestions for improvement.

MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES:

• Present and receive buyer approvals for new lines/skus at assigned key accounts
• Develop and work closely with UNFI / KEHE representatives of assigned accounts
• Secure prime placement in planograms and on store shelves
• Prepare and submit New Items Forms, Distributor and Retail Promotions on a consistent basis by deadlines
• Secure key retailer appointments for our principals
• Attend retailer meetings with principals and collaborate on all paperwork and reporting
• Manage and oversee category review calendars that pertain to our principals and your account responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of relevant natural foods or conventional grocery experience
• The ideal candidate will be located in the Portland, Oregon or surrounding area
• College degree strongly preferred
• Organic and natural experience preferred

Full-time, salary with strong benefits package.