Key Account Executive-Food Service East Central Region

About the position

The Key Account Executive - Food Service at WK Kellogg Co is responsible for managing food service distributors and operators in the East Central Region. This role focuses on driving sales growth, developing strategic partnerships, and implementing effective sales programs to achieve annual sales targets. The position emphasizes leadership, analytics, and budget management to ensure profitability and brand awareness in the food service sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage food service distributors and operators in the East Central Region.
• Execute sales growth initiatives in a supportive environment.
• Develop and implement effective sales programs to increase sales, profit, and brand awareness.
• Manage and prioritize activities among multiple and complex customers within a specific Book of Business.
• Initiate and maintain complex ongoing distributor and customer relationships.
• Leverage customer, industry, and internal sales information to drive sales growth.
• Manage trade, operator, and marketing spend to ensure Return On Investment (ROI).

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales management, particularly in the food service industry.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze sales data and market trends.
• Experience in budget management and financial analysis.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with food service distributors and operators.
• Knowledge of the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong networking skills.

Benefits

• Work from home option available.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive work environment that fosters independent thinking.