Support management and growth of East Coast retail accounts by assisting sales planning and execution, reporting, promotional planning, customer presentations, forecasting, and cross-functional coordination. Build account knowledge and support senior account leaders.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Key Account Manager, Junior to support the growth and day-to-day management of retail accounts in the East Coast Region.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with 1–3 years of experience calling on retailers or supporting account management within a CPG environment. The Jr. KAM will partner closely with senior account leaders to execute sales strategies, support customer initiatives, and build foundational account management skills.
This role supports the East Region and should be located within the region (proximity to key retail customers preferred).
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the management and growth of retail accounts across sales planning and execution
- Prepare and maintain customer reporting, including sales performance, promotions, and distribution tracking
- Assist with customer presentations, line reviews, and item setup
- Support promotional planning, including pricing, funding, forecasting, and post-event analysis
- Partner with internal teams (sales operations, supply chain, finance, marketing) to ensure execution of customer programs
- Track and follow up on action items, timelines, and deliverables
- Maintain accurate account records, forecasts, and customer data
- Develop a working knowledge of retailer systems, processes, and merchandising expectations
Required Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience supporting retail accounts, sales, or account management (CPG experience preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen) is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment
- Willingness to travel as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with grocery or retail accounts
- Familiarity with promotional planning and retail execution
- Strong desire to grow into a Key Account Manager role
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required
Location Alignment
East Coast Region:
- Junior KAM – Northeast Region
- Junior KAM – Southeast Region
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