Natural Food + Grocery Key Account Manager - Minneapolis, MN

Natural Food + Grocery Key Account Manager - Minneapolis, MN

Green Spoon Sales is the leading independent natural products sales agency representing the most exciting CPG brands nationwide. We are a mission-driven organization committed to transforming the retail landscape by expanding shelf space for healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable products.

In addition to our work in natural products, Green Spoon is deeply committed to environmental stewardship. As a proud member of 1% for the Planet, we support a wide range of nonprofit partners through volunteering, donations, and ongoing sustainability initiatives, reflecting our belief that business has a responsibility to create positive change for future generations.

Green Spoon Sales is looking for a positive, passionate, and detail-oriented Key Account Manager based in Minneapolis, MN.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Manage and oversee category review calendars, internal deadlines, and timelines that pertain to our principals to ensure all requirements, submissions, and follow-ups are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed internal reporting and documentation related to key accounts, principals, meetings, action items, and ongoing initiatives to help support visibility, accountability, and alignment.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with assigned Key Accounts and their category managers as well as Distributors (KeHE, UNFI, etc.).
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with all principals. Address concerns and resolve issues in a timely and respectful manner.
• Work with the team to continuously improve effectiveness and productivity.
• Be proactive in supporting retailers and distributors with store openings, distributor tabletops, Expo, etc.
• Develop and recommend strategic and sound promotional plans for key principals.
• Be aware and report on efforts by competitors of our principals including new items, pricing, packaging, and promotional activity.
• Collaborate with the Green Spoon leadership team to generate ideas for growing our principals’ business and make suggestions for improvement. Includes strategic discussion on handling Supermarket / Conventional business as the convergence of two channels continues.
• Attend and participate in all team meetings.
• Present and receive buyer approvals for new lines / SKUs at assigned key accounts.
• Develop and work closely with UNFI / KeHE representatives supporting assigned accounts.
• Secure prime placement in planograms.
• Prepare and submit New Items Forms, Distributor and Retail Promotions, etc.
• Secure key retailer appointments for our principals.
• Attend retailer meetings with principals and collaborate on all communication, meeting recaps, paperwork and follow-up.

Requirements

• Positive attitude
• Great attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Interest in organic food and products
• Must own a smart phone and computer to perform duties
• Green Spoon supplies Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be located in the Minneapolis, MN or surrounding area.
• Key Account Experience (3+ years of relevant natural/conventional grocery experience selling to HQ.)
• A college degree strongly preferred.
• Organic and natural experience preferred.
• Leadership reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed to ensure alignment with overarching department goals.

Some of the awesome benefits you will receive as a Team Member at Green Spoon!

• Amazing company culture!
• 15%-25%+ higher salary package over competitive agencies
• 401k Match Plan - 100% Employer Match up to 4% of Salary
• 100% covered strong Health insurance plan
• 100% covered strong Dental insurance plan
• 100% covered strong Vision insurance plan
• Critical Illness & Accident & Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Strong PTO Plan
• Paid Personal Wellness Days
• 10 Paid Holidays (Birthday - paid day off)
• "Home for the Holidays" Break
• Bi-Monthly Office Allowance
• Annual Team Builds
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement
• Paid Volunteer Hours – 1% For The Planet (Team on a Mission!)

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Thank you in advance for your interest in Green Spoon. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to individual inquiries by phone. Someone from our team will contact you directly via email if are selected to move forward in the hiring process.

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