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Key Account Manager II

Advantage Solutions Inc

  • Naperville, IL
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This Key Account Manager II role is a specialized customer business management position supporting national natural and specialty distribution accounts rather than traditional retailer-facing account management. The position primarily supports manufacturer clients and their business with KeHE, acting as the liaison between clients, distributor partners, retail account teams, and internal cross-functional stakeholders.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNaperville, IL
    IndustryBusiness Services - Other
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1987
    Websitehttp://www.advantagesolutions.net/

    Description

    Key Account Manager II

    This Key Account Manager II role is a specialized customer business management position supporting national natural and specialty distribution accounts rather than traditional retailer-facing account management.

    The position primarily supports manufacturer clients and their business with KeHE, acting as the liaison between clients, distributor partners, retail account teams, and internal cross-functional stakeholders.

    Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

    What we offer:

    • Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Training and Career Development
    • Generous Paid Time-Off

    Responsibilities:

    • Distributor relationship management
    • Client support and execution
    • Business analytics and insight generation
    • Problem solving and issue resolution
    • Cross-functional coordination
    • Managing complex customer and distributor relationships

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree
    • 5-10 years relevant experience CPG, retail, distribution or less will be considered with food marketing and CPG-focused programs, particularly if they possess industry-specific training and internships
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
    • Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
    • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, AI, and web browsers
    • Working knowledge of syndicated data and driving insights
    • Analytical skills, identifying trends and opportunities, use of data to influence recommendations and decisions
    • Navigate complex distributor issues
    • Troubleshoot supply chain and distribution challenges
    • Identify resources needed to solve problems
    • Take initiative and work through ambiguity
    • Independently drive solutions
    • Working with Natural Distributors is a plus

    Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

    About Company

    Advantage Solutions is a leading provider of outsourced sales and marketing solutions to consumer goods companies and retailers. Our data- and technology-driven services — which include headquarter sales, retail merchandising, in-store and online sampling, digital commerce, omnichannel marketing, retail media and others — help brands and retailers of all sizes get products into the hands of consumers, wherever they shop. As a trusted partner and problem solver, we help our clients sell more while spending less. Headquartered in Irvine, California, we have o!ces throughout North America and strategic investments in select markets throughout Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe through which we serve the global needs of multinational, regional and local manufacturers.

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