Associate Account Manager

About the role

This position is in Cargill’s Food North America Retail Sales organization supporting the Water Quality Salt business for the US Midwest region. The Associate Account Manager will provide basic knowledge to participate in primarily remote selling to the company’s new and existing customers, blending account management and business development while actively seeking new customers.

Responsibilities

• Build customer partner relationships to sell products, provide quotes and product pricing within pricing function guidelines.
• Assist in the development of customer/territory sales strategies to meet customer goals and objectives.
• Gather and communicate channel, market, customer or competitive information and intelligence and collaborate with the team on strategy and pricing functions.
• Partner with the team to manage contracts and customer risk with product line, pricing and Customer Service teams.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel in assigned geography – up to 25%.
• Driver's license in good standing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).

Preferred Qualifications

• CRM experience (Salesforce or related systems).
• Previous sales and negotiation experience.

Benefits

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness

Pay

The expected salary for this position is $60,000 – $70,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.

Schedule

This position is hybrid and requires on-site presence based on business need. Up to 25% travel is required to cover the area of responsibility. Position is open to candidates located in Wayzata, MN or Wichita, KS.