Key Account / National Account Manager
United Future, Inc.
Key Account / National Account Manager
Location: Louisville, KY (Remote Considered) Travel: 3050% Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Commission + Comprehensive Benefits
About the Opportunity
Our Client is seeking a strategic, customer-focused Key Account / National Account Manager to lead and grow relationships with national restaurant chains, retail brands, foodservice operators, and private label customers. This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding existing business, identifying new opportunities, and serving as the primary commercial contact for key accounts. Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, you'll help bring innovative sauces, condiments, and portion-controlled food products from concept to commercialization while ensuring exceptional customer service and long-term profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Account Management & Business Development
- Manage and grow a portfolio of national and strategic customer accounts.
- Develop and execute annual business plans to achieve sales and profitability goals.
- Build strong relationships with purchasing, operations, R&D, and executive-level customer contacts.
- Identify opportunities for new business, product line extensions, and expanded distribution.
- Generate new revenue through private label, foodservice, retail, and industrial customers.
Product Development & Commercialization
- Partner with customers on new product development and innovation initiatives.
- Coordinate new product launches from concept through commercial production.
- Work with internal teams to ensure projects remain on schedule and meet customer expectations.
- Support cost optimization initiatives while maintaining product quality and customer requirements.
Pricing & Contract Management
- Collaborate with executive leadership on pricing strategies and contract negotiations.
- Manage customer quotations, bids, RFPs, and costing requests.
- Partner with Finance and Operations to maximize profitability while maintaining competitive pricing.
- Monitor margins and recommend pricing adjustments as market conditions change.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments including: Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Customer Service.
- Coordinate production planning and capacity requirements for key customers.
- Ensure successful execution of customer programs and service commitments.
Forecasting & Customer Support
- Develop customer forecasts and collaborate on demand planning.
- Monitor service levels, fill rates, and on-time delivery performance.
- Resolve customer concerns related to quality, production, or delivery.
- Conduct regular business reviews to strengthen partnerships and identify future growth opportunities.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, sales reports, and account documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- 7+ years of National Account or Key Account Management experience.
- Experience within food manufacturing, private label, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or foodservice industries.
- Proven success managing large retail, restaurant, or national chain accounts.
- Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes, product commercialization, and pricing strategies.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Financial acumen with experience managing margins, pricing, and profitability.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Proficiency with CRM software, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Experience
- Private Label Manufacturing
- Sauces, Dressings, Condiments, or Portion-Control Products
- Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
- Casual Dining Chains
- Retail Grocery Accounts
- Foodservice Distribution
- Contract Manufacturing
Why Join Our Client?
Our Client is a growing, privately held food manufacturer committed to innovation, quality, and exceptional customer partnerships. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by working directly with nationally recognized customers while helping develop and launch new products in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary plus commission
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunity to work with national brands
- High visibility with executive leadership
- Career growth within a rapidly expanding food manufacturing company
Recruiter Notes
Ideal Backgrounds
- National Account Manager
- Key Account Manager
- Strategic Account Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Foodservice Sales Manager
- Private Label Sales Manager
- CPG Sales Manager
Target Industries
- Food Manufacturing
- Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
- Private Label Manufacturing
- Sauces & Condiments
- Ingredients
- Bakery
- Beverage
- Dairy
- Frozen Foods
- Meat Processing
- Foodservice Manufacturing
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Key Account / National Account Manager in Louisville, KY vacancy
- ...Key Account / National Account Manager Location: Louisville, KY (Remote Considered) Travel: 30–50% Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Commission + Comprehensive Benefits About the Opportunity Our Client is seeking a strategic, customer-focused Key...SuggestedBase plus commissionContract workCasual workRemote work
SteveRecruiter, LLC
Louisville, KY3 days ago - ...precision-cut foam inserts to ensure vehicles and ground equipment survive transport and deployment in demanding field environments. Key Responsibilities · Design and oversee manufacture of Dongle Cases, Bridge Boxes, and other ruggedized electronic enclosures ·...Suggested
- ...operations is driven by our people-centered management philosophy. This philosophy is built... ..., sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, veteran status,... ...Illinois** Position Objective: The Key Account Manager promotes and sells the company’...SuggestedLive inWork at officeWorldwide
American Air Filter International
Louisville, KYa month ago - ...Job Description Job Description Job Description Arvato is seeking a Senior Global Key Account Manager to nurture our high-end clientele to ensure all business processes across multiple lines are processed and addressed within established service levels; oversee...SuggestedWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hours
$74k - $107k
...support employees. How you will make history here… The Key Account Manager (KAM) is responsible for managing customer relationships, sales... ...to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran...SuggestedFull timeTemporary workLocal areaImmediate startRelocation$38.8k - $58.2k
...B2B Sales Account Executive Fiber Sales employees will concentrate... ...the speed of business. Our National Sales team works at the... ...overcome objections, identify key trends, uncover customer needs... ...technology. Sales Funnel Management : Proficiency in managing sales...Base plus commissionTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaRelocation package$38k - $88k
Join to apply for the Entry‑Level Sales: Recruiter/Account Manager role at Insight Global 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join... ...prosperous career. Account Manager In sales we believe that the keys to establishing long‑lasting business partnerships are trust...Weekly payFull timePlacement year$2,500 per week
...Immediate Pay Raise and Professional Growth! $10k Fast Start Bonus Per Month for 12 months, $120k First Year, requires one new commercial account with at least 250 employees, every two weeks. $2,500 First Week Training Pay for the first five training days. $500 per virtual...Currently hiringImmediate startDay shift- ...Overview Manager, Corporate Accounting & Reporting Confidential Company This role operates in a high-energy, deadline-driven environment and is responsible... ...growth within the team. The Manager will serve as a key partner to senior accounting leadership and act as a primary...Work at officeLocal area
Vaco by Highspring
Louisville, KY5 days ago - Job Description: Title: Account Manager - Employee Benefits Work Mode: Remote (Eastern and Central Times Zones Only) | Location/Supporting... ...of sales opportunities, and upholding IOA core values. Key Responsibilities: Client Management: Manage an assigned book...Full timeRemote work
- ...Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP is seeking an experienced and strategic Accounting Manager to oversee the firm’s day-to-day accounting operations and support accurate financial reporting. This role manages key accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable...Full timeWork at officeRemote workRelocationMonday to FridayFlexible hours
Dentons Bingham Greenebaum
Louisville, KY5 days ago - ...Accounting Manager Position Summary The Accounting Manager is responsible for... ...planning and treasury functions. Key Responsibilities Lead month-... ...related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability,...For contractorsWork at officeLocal area
Vaco
Prospect, KY5 days ago - ...experience in the medical field ~ Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Marketing We’ll give you: Appreciation for your... ...of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation...Full timeLocal areaMonday to FridayShift work
American Esoteric Laboratories
Brownsboro Village, KY5 days ago - ...Manager Strategic Planning and Procurement We believe great people build great brands. And... ...for the Brown-Forman Bottling Operation. Key responsibilities include reviewing demand... ...without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender...Temporary work
Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.
Louisville, KY1 day ago $7.25 per hour
...has an exciting opportunity with our In Market Sales Team as an Account Executive to grow our sales, evangelize Spectrum Reach Media... .... As an Account Executive, you will lead all sales and client management responsibilities of your book of business. You will be responsible...Hourly payFull timeWork at officeLocal areaVisa sponsorshipShift workCharter Communications
Louisville, KY4 days ago- ...results despite changing conditions, are the keys to achieving the performance objectives... ...position reports to the District Sales Manager. Key Deliverables These are the minimum... ...Support the transition of new accounts through customer introductions, information...Work at officeLocal areaFlexible hours
- ...Ignite Your HVAC Sales Career: Commercial Account Manager – Join Plumbers Supply Co's Booming HVAC Division! Are you an ambitious sales professional... ...Supply Co., you're more than just an employee – you're a key player in an exciting growth story. While we have deep roots...Base plus commissionFull timeFor contractorsWork at office
Plumbers Supply Co
Louisville, KY1 day ago - ...Account Executive An established infrastructure and energy services firm is seeking a motivated Account Executive to drive growth within... ...-selling of infrastructure and energy-focused improvements. Key Responsibilities Generate new business by prospecting,...Contract workLocal areaNight shift
Nenni and Associates
Louisville, KY18 hours ago $5,000 per month
...Executiveto join our team in Jeffersonville, IN. Our Home Health Account Executives provide sales and marketing operations support. If... ...You will: Increase market share by sustaining and growing key established accounts, and by identifying and developing new referral...Full timeWork at officeFlexible hoursBrightSpring Health Services
Jeffersonville, IN4 days ago$42.3k - $56.43k
...creative strategies to attract, manage and retain potential blood... ...cycle, including working with key stakeholders to ensure sufficient... ...Vision plans Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts PTO... ..., race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected...Temporary workLocal areaFlexible hoursAmerican Red Cross
Louisville, KY5 days ago- ...Account Executive - Corrugated Sales Hood Container Corporation is searching for an... ...business to business setting Experience managing an annual revenue portfolio of $2-$10 Million... ...of personalities. Adaptability is key as you will need to navigate and demonstrate...Work at office
Hood Container Corporation
Louisville, KY5 days ago - ...that. We're looking for a driven Account Executive to help us grow our national footprint and bring our solution... ...responsible for driving new business within key verticals such as home services,... ...ongoing long-term relationship management (in partnership with the...Work at officeRemote workFlexible hours
El Toro IP Targeting
Louisville, KY3 days ago $133k - $153k
...being curious, adaptable and accountable? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical... ...As a Neuroscience Account Manager, you lead the promotion of... ...- Gather and validate key trends and dynamics in the market... ...The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this...Work at officeLocal areaFlexible hoursLundbeck
Prospect, KY4 days ago- ...point of contact for our clients, managing inbound and outbound... ...based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation... ...This is a "sales/conversion" account. Sales background preferred... ...but not required. Key Competencies: Process Excellence...Ongoing contractWork from homeShift workWeekend work
Teleperformance USA
Masonic Home, KY2 days ago $75k - $110k
...that takes the limits off living. As an Account Manager within our Advanced Wound Management (AWM... ..., and build lasting partnerships with key stakeholders across acute and post-acute... ...sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or...Flexible hoursSmith+Nephew
Louisville, KY1 day ago- ...Position Summary Develops and manages client relationships and identifies business... ...compelling proposals and presentations to key stakeholders. Maintains accurate customer... ...to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected...Contract workWork at officeLocal areaNight shift
Saia
Louisville, KY4 days ago - ...Inclusive Team The APS USCAN Jr Account Manager position offers an exciting opportunity... ...A Day in the Life Function as key LYB commercial contact at assigned accounts... ...), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status,...Work at officeRemote workFlexible hours
LyondellBasell Industries
Louisville, KY1 day ago - ...new businessandgrow existing accounts,all while getting out in the field... ...refine strategy ~ Manage your pipeline, track activity,... ...Office Copier Marketby Brand Keys for eighteen consecutive years... ...race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual...For contractorsWork at office
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Ltd
Louisville, KY1 day ago $70k - $100k
...connected and ready to close deals anytime, anywhere Expense Account : Take your clients to lunch and build strong business... ...Edge Tools : Utilize Sugar (CRM) to track client's information, manage your sales pipeline, and measure success using actionable KPIs....Work at officeWorldwideOverseasMonday to FridayShift work$8k
...sales experience, ability to efficiently manage your time, excellent customer relations skills... ...for new business or growing existing accounts, you'll consult with customers to... ...building and maintaining relationships with key decision makers. Effectively presenting and...Temporary workPart timeWork experience placementShift workVerizon Communications
Louisville, KY4 days ago
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Key Account / National Account Manager. Be the first to apply!
Related searches
- field sales account manager Louisville, KY
- key account director Louisville, KY
- advertising account executive Louisville, KY
- national key account manager Louisville, KY
- national account director Louisville, KY
- direct sales account executive Louisville, KY
- service sales account manager Louisville, KY
- key account sales manager Louisville, KY
- sales account manager Louisville, KY
- advertising account manager Louisville, KY