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High Liner Foods (USA) Inc. National Account Manager (Foodservice, Non-Commercial) in Cincinnati, Ohio

Description Job purpose The National Account Manager is responsible for achieving annual volume sales and dollar profit targets with major national non-commercial accounts. Developing customer growth strategies and plans that align to both High Liners strategic goals and customer goals. Additionally, the incumbent will build and strengthen relationships with key customers to foster trust. Effectively work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure customer needs are met. Essential Duties and responsibilities Strategic Planning & Selling: Develop customer new and existing growth strategies and plans that align to both High Liner's strategic goals and customer's goals Identify new strategic opportunities Execute insight based and solution selling to drive long term growth Effectively execute plans, monitor progress & course correct as needed Be growth oriented at all times with both new and existing customers Customer Relationships: Build and strengthen relationships with key customers to foster trust Successfully develop, maintain, and oversee customer relations interacting with customers, reviewing, and discussing the business relationships and proactively managing key issues/problems Discover and develop new relationships and opportunities with current and new customers Financial Accountability: Achieve sales volume and contribution goals Understand cost drivers and impact - short and long term Mitigate risk (packaging/ingredients/inventory) effectively and efficiently Improve sales forecast accuracy Manage SG&A Cross Functional Management: Work closely with cross-functional, both internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer needs are met Be knowledgeable of the internal processes needed to bring products through commercialization Work with Legal on customer contract management Qualifications University degree in Business, Commerce or Foodservice related field. 3-5 years of sales experience, preferably in consumer-packaged goods organizations. Experience calling on "The Big Three"; Compass, Aramark, and Sodexo Experience in all aspects of sales, including growth strategies, distribution channel management, account development, and business planning. Strong knowledge of sales principles, methods, practices, and techniques. Experience working with complex cross functional projects Solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills. Excellent teamwork and team building skills. Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with internal and external customers including key business partners and store management. Knowledge of cost analysis, fiscal management, and budgeting techniques. Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills. Hands on mentality, proven ability to work independently, self-motivated. Strong selling, presentation, strategic thinking, negotiating, organizational, financial analysis and broker management skills Solid computer skills with focus on Power Point, Excel, Word, etc. Willingness to travel as needed to drive business results - Overnight Travel Required What's in it for you? Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await. Competitive Salary Heath, dental & vision coverage Pay for performance incentives Employee & Family assistance programs Wellness Programs Retirement Planning Supplemental Parental Leaves Disability Support Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours Volunteer hours Learning and mentorship opp

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