Customer Account Manager- Military (REMOTE)
Hybrid
Seattle, WA, United States(flexible)
Seattle, WA, United States(flexible)
Posted 9 days ago
Job Details
The Nestlé Professional Solutions at Nestlé USA leverages its position as the world's largest food and beverage company to bring brands that you enjoy in your home, to other areas of your life such as the workplace, restaurants, hotels, and your neighborhood College or University. Our portfolio of products and solutions includes beloved brands such as Stouffer's, Coffee mate, Nescafé, and Starbucks. With our extensive networks and industry knowledge, we offer unparalleled support and guidance to foodservice operators, ensuring their success in a competitive market. We strive to contribute to a healthier future by providing the finest ingredients and operational knowledge to every type of foodservice operation. The strength of our trusted brands is supported by a team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to deepening their industry experience. Our team of culinary experts and skilled product developers partner closely with foodservice professionals to generate creative, branded food and beverage solutions that address a wide variety of needs. Our employees thrive on opportunities to grow and develop within the food-service industry, ensuring that we are always at the forefront of industry trends and innovations. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. This role will be primarily focused on effectively managing, retaining, and driving growth within our existing and new military business partner relationships Utilizing Nestle Out of Home’s robust portfolio of brands, we are seeking an experienced and accomplished, executive salesperson to establish, manage, grow and retain high value, brand accretive, mutually beneficial partnership across multiple military branches & segments. In this role, you will be responsible for effectively managing key relationships with multiple partners within assigned channels. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in prospecting and onboarding new clients to expand our business reach. As the primary relationship owner for these accounts, you will oversee contract management, program development, and expansion initiatives. Collaboration with field sales teams and engagement with all business and support functions within Nestle Coffee Partners will be essential to ensure seamless execution and success in this role. Summary of Core Responsibilities & Qualifications Strategic Partnership Leadership
- Establish and cultivate executive-level relationships with decision makers in assigned accounts
- Build effective proposals based on customer needs, consumer insights, and customer decision criteria leveraging a storytelling approach
- Create and execute strategic joint business planning and reporting for both business partners and internal stakeholders
- Source and analyze insights and analytics to drive business decisions
- Acquire in-depth knowledge and expertise in customer channels to become a trusted subject matter expert
- Generate, manage and execute complex and high impact partnership contracts and programs with both existing and potential new business partners
- Conduct thorough cost benefit analyses of high-value partnerships to assess their potential value.
- Strong executive presence and maturity
- Work across marketing, category, digital, finance, and field sales to analyze business performance and shape initiatives that can be implemented successfully across system
- Direct new program implementation and national account rollouts; ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and objectives
- Act as a representative for both the customer and the company when engaging with internal and external key stakeholders
- 4-year Bachelor’s degree required.
- 4+ years prior experience selling into military customers required; food & beverage products preferred.
- Past or present military experienced preferred.
- National program management (3+ years)
- Complex contract negotiations (3+ years)
- Foundational financial acumen
- Functional knowledge of marketing, operations, finance, and competitive strateg
- Ability to adapt strategies, plans, and thrive in ambiguous environment
- Functional knowledge of Request for Proposal (RFP) processes and proposal submissions
- Skilled at simplifying complicated material to communicate in a concise and effective way
- Travel 30%-40%
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