Schwan Food Co

Corporate Distributor Account Manager - Foodservice Business

Schwan Food Co$107K — $178K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years in foodservice industry
  • Experience with corporate distributors and buying groups
  • Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills
  • Proven strategic planning and execution abilities

Responsibilities

  • Build and strengthen relationships with corporate distributors
  • Develop and execute customer growth strategies
  • Collaborate with internal teams to identify customer opportunities
  • Lead customer business reviews and growth initiatives
  • Utilize sales data for strategic recommendations
  • Ensure alignment with field sales teams on customer programs
  • Monitor industry trends and competitive activity

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Time off programs
  • Retirement and financial offerings
  • Eligibility for a 25% annual incentive bonus
  • Competitive Total Rewards package
Full Job Description
*** role is remote and based in the broader Dallas area ***

We are adding a Corporate Distributor Account Manager in our Foodservice Business. In this role you will lead business development and strategic account management for key customers like McLane, Coremark and HT Hackney helping achieve annual sales and volume goals.

What You Will Do:
  • Build and strengthen relationships with corporate distributors and decision makers.
  • Develop and execute customer growth strategies that align with annual business objectives.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Trade, Customer Service, and Sales Planning teams to identify opportunities and deliver customer solutions.
  • Lead customer business reviews, planning sessions, and growth initiatives to drive volume and market share.
  • Utilize sales data and market insights to develop strategic recommendations and quarterly growth plans.
  • Collaborate with field sales teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of customer programs.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to customers through consultative selling, negotiation, and strategic problem solving.
  • Monitor competitive activity, industry trends, and market opportunities to inform business decisions.
  • Support key commercial initiatives including forecasting, pricing updates, new item launches, inventory management, and promotional programs.
  • Maintain strong partnerships internally and externally to achieve shared business objectives.

What We Look For:
  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent years of experience) and 8+ years of foodservice industry experience working with corporate distributors and buying group customers.
  • Proven ability to drive business growth through relationship management, strategic planning, and execution.
  • Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and account management skills.

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $107,000 to $178,000 annually, with eligibility for a 25% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

About Schwan Food Co

The Schwan Food Company is a privately held company that manufactures and markets frozen foods. The company sells frozen foods from home delivery trucks, in grocery store freezers, by mail, and to the food service industry. The company produces, markets, and distributes products developed under brands such as Red Baron, Freschetta, Tony's, Mrs. Smith's, Edwards, Pagoda Express, and Larry's. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Marshall, Minnesota.
Learn more about Schwan Food Co
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1952

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