Key Account Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Help Eastland Food Shape the Future of Asian Cuisine in the US

About the Opportunity2026 marks a landmark year for Eastland Food Corporation: our 45th anniversary. For over four decades, we have been the bridge between the best flavors of Asia and the American table. Today, Asian cuisine is the fastest-growing food segment in the United States, and we are right at the center of that growth.
We are looking for a seasoned, food-passionate Sales Director to join our leadership team. This is a role for someone who loves the strategy of big-box retail as much as the relationships of the independent grocery world. If you want to lead a dedicated sales force and represent brands that people truly love, we want to hear from you.

Brands You Know and TrustYou won't just be selling "products": you will be representing the gold standard of Asian food and kitchenware. Our portfolio includes iconic names found in kitchens and restaurants across the country:

• The Essentials:Asian Best rice, Maesri curry, and LKK sauces.
• The Fan Favorites:Indomie noodles, Kopiko coffee candy, and BoBo fish balls.
• The Quality Standards:Tiger rice cookers and TableMark takoyaki.

Where We Move Product,Our reach is vast and growing. While we remain the primary partner for independent Asian supermarkets, our products have successfully transitioned into the mainstream. You will see Eastland brands on the shelves ofCostco, Walmart, and Whole Foods, as well as in the professional kitchens of top restaurants nationwide.

Your Role and ImpactAs a Sales Representative at Eastland Food Corporation, you will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with our most important clients. Your core responsibilities include:

• Develop trust relationships with a portfolio of major clients to ensure they do not turn to competition.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements.
• Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their
• Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner.
• Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams.
• Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust.
• Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships.
• Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key account
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business administration, sales or relevant field.
• Proven experience as key account manager.
• Experience in sales and providing solutions based on customer needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
• Ability in problem-solving and negotiation.

Why Join Us?At Eastland, you get the best of both worlds: the security of a 45-year legacy and the excitement of a growing, modernizing organization. We are a family-founded company that values direct communication, hard work, and a shared love for great food.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance(medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) planwith company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 15 days per year, plus holidays
• Flexible Working Hoursand the option to work remotely
• Professional Developmentopportunities (training, certifications, etc.)
• Employee Wellness Programs