Branded Beef Strategic Accounts Manager – Retail/Foodservice

J.R. Simplot Company

Strategic Account Manager for Branded Beef team at a global food company. Managing retail relationships and sales growth in the Southwest region of the USA.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish sales relationship with Retail accounts within territory
Manage retail distributors and retail grocers in each market
Manage retail and pricing mechanisms to develop customer partnerships
Review weekly analytics and conduct meetings with each account to measure results
Negotiate program agreements with retail accounts and independent distributors
Plan, schedule, develop, and execute sales training and new product introductions
Stay informed about retail item offerings and product capability
Collaborate with Head of Sales to review and update strategies
Accept ownership of sales objectives and all facets impacting sales growth
Communicate market and industry changes affecting performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business or similar area is preferred
5-10 years in retail sales within the protein space required
Significant experience with Branded Beef categories strongly preferred
Strong negotiation skills
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
Strong team player
Quick grasp of the business model including economic factors/influences
Ability to communicate effectively
Motivated, persuasive, individual willing to take ownership of duties

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

retail salesnegotiationsales traininganalytics reviewpricing mechanismscustomer partnershipsprogram agreementsproduct introductionsbusiness model understandingeconomic factors

Soft Skills

strong negotiation skillsteam playereffective communicationownershipmotivationpersuasivenesscollaborationadaptabilityrelationship managementstrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in business