Dairy Farmers of America

Sales Account Sr. Manager

Dairy Farmers of America$90K — $120K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of progressive sales or account management experience
  • Proven success driving growth, new market expansion, and profitability
  • Experience in retail, foodservice, dairy, or CPG industries preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow assigned accounts, delivering volume and profit targets
  • Develop and execute short- and long-term account strategies
  • Build strong relationships with senior customer stakeholders
  • Identify and close new business opportunities using a solutions-selling approach
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration to support customer needs
  • Analyze market and customer data to drive insights and strategy
  • Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals
  • Own account performance, forecasting, and annual sales planning

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Service recognition and employee rewards
  • Employee referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Work for dairy farm families
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Sales Account Sr. Manager to lead key account growth across DFA brands in the Midwest (MI, OH, IN, IL, IA, MN). This remote role requires candidates to reside in Michigan. In this position, you will drive growth and manage complex, high-profile accounts by developing strategic sales plans, expanding customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on sales execution to optimize profitability and market share. Join us to shape strategic partnerships, grow key accounts, and deliver impactful business results across DFA's portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and grow assigned accounts, delivering volume and profit targets
  • Develop and execute short- and long-term account strategies
  • Build strong relationships with senior customer stakeholders
  • Identify and close new business opportunities using a solutions-selling approach
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration to support customer needs
  • Analyze market and customer data to drive insights and strategy
  • Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals
  • Own account performance, forecasting, and annual sales planning
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and key commercial terms
  • Maintain accurate pipeline and reporting using CRM and business tools


  • Bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of progressive sales or account management experience
  • Proven success driving growth, new market expansion, and profitability
  • Experience in retail, foodservice, dairy, or CPG industries preferred


Benefits:
  • Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Service recognition and employee rewards
  • Employee referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Work for dairy farm families


About Dairy Farmers of America

Dairy Farmers of America Inc. is a national milk marketing cooperative in the United States. DFA markets members' raw milk and sells milk and derivative products to wholesale buyers both domestically and abroad. Net sales in 2016 were $13.5 billion, representing about 22 percent of raw milk production in the United States.
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Founded
1967

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