A growing manufacturer of premium pet food, treats, and toppers is seeking a Senior Key Account Manager - Pet to join its Scottsdale, AZ office. Backed by a well-established global company and expanding fast across the U.S., this team needs a proven key account leader who can grow distribution and build long-term retail partnerships.
What You'll Do
- Own HQ and regional relationships with national and regional retailers and distributors in the Pet Specialty channel
- Grow distribution and sales volume across assigned accounts
- Analyze PO and sales data to forecast, assess profitability, and find growth opportunities
- Lead customer business reviews and build compelling PowerPoint presentations
- Execute promotional, pricing, and merchandising strategies with leadership
- Provide forecasts for production and demand planning; resolve customer issues
- Track competitive activity and market trends; manage expenses to budget
What You Bring
- Required: 5+ years of key account or national account management
- Required: Pet Specialty experience calling on PetSmart/Petco, OR Food/Drug/Mass experience with Costco, Walmart, Target, Hy-Vee, Kroger, or Sam's Club
- Required: local to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area and able to commute to the office daily (onsite role)
- Experience calling on headquarters and managing distributor relationships
- Strong data analysis, negotiation, and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills; valid driver's license; local/regional travel as needed
What's Offered
- Base salary $80,000 - $110,000 plus benefits
- Ownership of meaningful accounts and real influence on growth strategy
- Stability of an established global organization with a growing U.S. business
- Collaborative, professional environment
Interested? Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity through Gpac.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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