Account Manager

Buyers Edge Platform

Account Manager coordinating with clients in the produce delivery sector. Managing relationships and logistics to drive efficiency and achieve sales goals.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in account management and client relations within the produce industry, with a strong focus on strategic planning, sales growth, and operational efficiency. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce and Tableau for data analysis and reporting.

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Account Management ExperienceSalesforce ProficiencyStrategic Account PlanningProduce Industry KnowledgeExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Account ManagementSales Strategy DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementMarket AnalysisOperational Efficiency

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceTableauMicrosoft Office Tools

Industry Keywords

Custom DistributionQSRFast CasualProduce IndustrySupply Chain Execution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage a portfolio of Custom Distribution clients across the QSR and Fast Casual segments.
Serve as the central point of contact for all corporate client inquiries at the end-user level.
Act as the primary day-to-day owner of assigned accounts.
Develop and execute strategic account plans to meet sales targets, support growth, and drive operational efficiency.
Deliver insights and communication that align supply chain execution with client objectives.
Provide strategic feedback to category leads and the supply chain team based on ongoing account interaction and market observations.
Conduct regular (typically weekly) client and distributor calls to resolve issues and manage action items.
Communicate pricing updates and resolve discrepancies.
Provide distribution and logistics support.
Escalate and inform on market conditions and trends.
Oversee key account implementation and renewal tasks, including new account, market, and item rollouts.
Manage rollout timelines with internal and external stakeholders.
Continuously research and apply industry-specific trends and insights to enhance category strategy and expand service offerings.
Collaborate with the Account Executive and Director of Client Relations to forecast sales volumes and plan account growth.
Deliver quarterly account update reports to the broader Custom Distribution team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-3 years of sales or account management experience in the produce industry
Experience developing business relationships with owners, decision makers and champions as a supplier, vendor, or partner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities
Availability to handle client needs on an as needed basis outside normal business hours
Proficient with Salesforce, Tableau, Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.