[Remote] Account Manager - Albertsons NorCal

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. C.A. Fortune is a leading consumer brands agency committed to delivering comprehensive solutions to clients. The Account Manager - Albertsons NorCal role involves creating and executing sales plans to meet established quotas while building strong relationships with clients in the grocery retail sector. Responsibilities Create and execute account sales plan that meets or exceeds established sales quotas and supports company revenue and profit targets Meet regularly with existing customers to understand their evolving business needs and position product solutions to address those needs, provide all maintenance, new item submissions, promotional support, etc Build long-term, productive, and mutually beneficial relationships with existing and new customers & clients Maintain consistent communication and timely follow-up with customers and clients and be available and responsive to their real-time needs Work effectively/professionally with company’s internal departments (Client Development Team, Marketing, Insights, Client Services, Business Support Specialists & Accounts Receivable), assuring elite management of our clients and customers businesses Attend all required national trade shows, market specific sales meetings, client specific sales meetings, or any other necessary functions (established by your supervisor) Guide Clients through the total distribution process; including pricing and promotional strategy, new item introductions, logistics and supply chain, deduction management with Albertsons Coordinate and prepare Clients for top-to-top meetings and category business reviews with Distributor partners Direct Clients and Company personnel through the planning, preparation, and execution of Distributors’ trade shows Assume responsibility in selling the mission, vision, and direction of the organization to current and potential clients Skills Strong knowledge of the consumer products industry (specifically food products) Mid/strong level of knowledge of grocery retailers in assigned market - Albertsons (ACI) NorCal 4-year bachelor's degree, and/or similar industry experience Proficient with all necessary computer-based programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) Extensive relationships in the NorCal market Have prior knowledge analyzing syndicated data from SPINs, IRI or Nielsen Prior food sales experience with Albertsons NorCal Prior agency/ broker experience Benefits PTO & Sick Days 11 paid company holidays per year 1 floating holiday 2 paid volunteer days per year 3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender) Medical, dental, and vision Paid company life insurance 401k with company match Bonus eligible Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day) Work from home flexibility Company Overview C.A. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http//cafortune.com.