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