The Key Account Manager will manage high-volume brand timelines, retailer interactions, and category review calendars to ensure accurate and timely submissions. They will also build and maintain strong relationships with category managers and distributors to drive placement, velocity, and retailer engagement.
Manage and develop brand partner business within UNFI and KeHE distributors, serving as the primary point of contact. Responsibilities include overseeing vendor onboarding, managing promotional calendars, and optimizing item availability to drive sales.
Provide category review support and manage administrative tasks such as new item paperwork and sales tracking. Maintain internal trackers and build positive relationships with principal clients to grow their business.
Drive new business growth by hunting and qualifying leads across enterprise and emerging brands in the Natural CPG landscape. Collaborate with the CGO to execute revenue plans and build strategic partnerships while managing the sales pipeline via CRM.
