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Key Account Manager in Atlanta

Date Posted: 31 July 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Key Account Manager – Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

Northwest of Atlanta | Onsite | $80,000–$100,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits

Join a Growing Consumer Products Company

A well-established consumer products manufacturer with a long history of innovation and quality is seeking a Key Account Manager to join its sales team. This organization has built a strong reputation for delivering premium products while developing long-term partnerships with national retailers and distribution partners. If you enjoy managing strategic accounts, driving business growth, and building lasting customer relationships, this is an outstanding opportunity.

What You'll Do

  • Manage and grow relationships with major national and regional retail accounts and distribution partners.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers while driving revenue growth and account retention.
  • Develop strategic account plans to identify new business opportunities and expand market share.
  • Conduct business reviews, analyze sales trends, and present recommendations to customers.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to execute sales initiatives and align products with customer needs.
  • Travel 15–25% throughout the U.S. to support customers and business development efforts.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
  • 3–5+ years of Key Account Management experience within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG); pet industry experience is a plus.
  • Experience managing national or regional retail accounts.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to travel and work in an onsite environment.

Why You'll Want to Consider This Opportunity

  • $80,000–$100,000 base salary
  • 10–25% annual bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefits.
  • Join a stable, growing organization with a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
  • Opportunity to work with nationally recognized retail partners while helping drive the growth of an established consumer products brand.

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is ideal for a relationship-driven sales professional who thrives on growing key accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and building long-term partnerships. If you're looking to join a stable company where your work directly impacts growth and customer success, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation. Send your resume to dwayne.harris@gogpac.com 

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. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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