Sales Account Manager
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Sales Account Manager growing Freshpet’s Neighborhood Pet and Farm & Feed distribution. Driving nationwide in-store execution, distributor training, and retail sales growth.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of Neighborhood Pet and Farm & Feed accounts
- Optimize assortment and placement to drive sales velocity
- Support new store acquisition and expansion
- Build relationships with store managers, regional contacts, and distributor partners
- Train distributor representatives and store teams on Freshpet products and merchandising standards
- Audit stores for planogram compliance, in-stock levels, and chiller conditions
- Resolve out-of-stocks, voids, and merchandising concerns
- Partner with sales, marketing, and operations to align retail strategies and execution
- Track distribution, velocity, and in-stock KPIs using Nielsen, Power BI, and internal reporting
- Share field insights to improve retail conditions, processes, and performance
- Drive execution and sales growth for Neighborhood Pet, Farm & Feed, and distributor training businesses
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in large CPG; natural or pet channel experience strongly preferred
- ~50–70% national travel with significant time in the field
- Strong work ethic and hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to build relationships quickly and communicate effectively at the store and distributor level
- Basic analytical skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Nielsen, Salesforce, or Power BI
- High level of ownership and accountability
- Eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Basic and optional life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability protection
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Generous PTO plan

















