What are the responsibilities and job description for the Key Accounts Manager position at gpac?
Exciting Opportunity: Key Accounts Manager in the Pet Industry!
GPAC working with a client who manufactures premium pet food, treats, and products, rooted in a rich family tradition of excellence that has been passed down through generations. They're looking for a passionate Key Accounts Manager to join their team and build relationships with national and regional retailers and distributors within the pet industry.
This position is based onsite in the Oakbrook,IL area.
As the Key Accounts Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing major accounts that contribute significantly to the company's sales, ensuring long-lasting, valuable relationships with key customers.
Key Responsibilities
haeli.newell@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
GPAC working with a client who manufactures premium pet food, treats, and products, rooted in a rich family tradition of excellence that has been passed down through generations. They're looking for a passionate Key Accounts Manager to join their team and build relationships with national and regional retailers and distributors within the pet industry.
This position is based onsite in the Oakbrook,IL area.
As the Key Accounts Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing major accounts that contribute significantly to the company's sales, ensuring long-lasting, valuable relationships with key customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing national and regional retailers, as well as distributors in the pet category.
- Serve as the point of contact for key accounts, ensuring their needs are met and sales goals are achieved.
- Leverage trends and data to inform strategy and drive growth within the accounts you manage.
- Travel regularly (daily or weekly) and spend a significant amount of time on the road.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in the pet specialty industry.
- Strong ability to analyze trends and data to support sales strategies.
- Willingness to travel frequently and manage time on the road.
- Unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record (no more than three violations in the past two years and no more than one "at-fault" accident in the past three years).
- Ability to commute to the office.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Flexibility - You can quickly adapt to change and handle shifting priorities.
- Team Player - You collaborate easily and contribute to the success of the team.
- Agility - You can juggle multiple tasks and adapt to new challenges.
- Positive Attitude - You embrace all aspects of your role, no task is "beneath" you!
- Competitive salary bonus potential.
- Comprehensive benefits including 401k, health insurance, and more!
- A company culture that truly cares about your growth and development, where you'll feel like you're making a real difference.
haeli.newell@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000
