NSF International

Key Sales Account Manager - Retail

NSF International$80K — $110K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of sales experience, ideally in TIC or technical services
  • Strong hunting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Proficient with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Capable of managing multiple priorities and collaborating across teams
  • Willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

  • Proactively hunt and close new business through cold calling, networking, and market research
  • Maintain a book of business and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
  • Build and manage a robust pipeline, driving deals from prospecting to close
  • Analyze prospects to prioritize high-value targets for maximum sales impact
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by tracking feedback and collaborating with internal teams
  • Develop strong client relationships for ongoing business and referrals
  • Prepare presentations, respond to RFPs, and write quality proposals with team support
  • Maintain CRM accuracy by documenting all client activities for effective reporting

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a pioneering company in the food safety industry
  • Exposure to a diverse range of clients, from local cafes to multinational brands
  • Supportive team environment with collaboration across finance, marketing, and operations
  • Potential for travel which can enhance networking opportunities
  • Access to professional development and growth within the food safety sector.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join NSF as a Key Sales Account Manager and drive sales growth for our Retail business by acquiring new business and nurturing existing accounts by providing food safety and operational assurance solutions. Use your proven ability to win new clients and grow key relationships to maximize revenue.

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Responsibilities

  • Proactively hunt and close new business through cold calling, networking, and market research in target markets
  • Maintain a book of business as well as meeting all sales targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis,
  • Build and manage a robust pipeline, driving deals from prospecting to close
  • Analyze prospects and prioritize high-value targets to maximize sales impact
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by tracking feedback and collaborating with internal teams for smooth delivery
  • Develop strong client relationships to support ongoing business and referrals
  • Prepare presentations, respond to RFP's, write quality proposals, and SLA's with food service clients with support from the business, finance, and marketing teams
  • Maintain CRM accuracy by documenting all client activities for effective reporting and forecasting


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in sales, ideally in TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) or technical services
  • Excellent hunting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams
  • Willingness to travel as needed


About the Team

As pioneers in the food safety industry, NSF is proud to play a vitally important role in helping food service businesses of all sizes, from local cafes to multinational supermarket brands, stay ahead of risks, regulations and consumer expectations, while delivering on their commitment to food safety and public health.

About NSF International

NSF International is a global public health and safety organization that provides testing, inspection, and certification services for a wide range of products and industries. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. NSF International operates in over 175 countries and has offices and laboratories around the world. The company's services include food safety and quality, water quality, environmental health and safety, sustainability, and management systems certification. NSF International is a non-profit organization and is accredited by various regulatory bodies and industry associations.
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Size
2,800 employees
Industry
Founded
1944

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