Account Manager - Baltimore, MD

Manager Account

The Manager Account is responsible for providing high-quality, streamlined service with a focus on corporate initiatives for assigned chain or independent account(s). They operate as a team conductor to manage, direct, and coordinate all sales plans and programs.

The Manager Account is responsible for strategic selling, bringing core product expertise, and leveraging specialists when needed. They are responsible for creating partnering relationships of trust, integrity, customer satisfaction, and loyalty and ensuring customer compliance. They collaborate with their teams to achieve the objective of building out the store.

Job Responsibilities:

• Account Management & Strategic Sales Planning
• Deliver Account Results
• Manage Relationships
• Manage Execution

Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of sales experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Aptitude for financial reporting.

Ability to lead without reporting authority.

Ability to interact at all levels of the business.

Able to manage and coordinate projects.

Able to excel at customer service skills, problem-solving, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment:

Remote Role:

This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Travel (major):

Travel is required up to (50)% for this position.

This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or retail locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Physical Environment/Demands:

Office Roles:

Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment during a normal workday.

Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

About UNFI:

We are North America's premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits: Weekly Pay, Competitive 401k, Competitive PTO plan, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mileage reimbursement, mentorship program/developmental opportunities.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Company: United Natural Foods Inc.