Key Account Manager
CareersInFood.com · United States · Yesterday
RemoteRemoteCustomer Service$130k–$160k/yrFull-time
Key Account Manager, Fresh Produce (Citrus & Grapes) — Remote LGS Specialty Sales is looking for a Key Account Manager to drive new business and manage a book of accounts across retail, wholesale, and food service. This is a senior, individual-contributor sales role... not a category management position, not an entry-level account rep job. Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 base, commensurate with experience. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; 401(k); paid time off; voluntary benefit options. What you'll do: Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, pricing, negotiation, and closingManage a book of business end-to-end, including customer relationships, claims, and program developmentIdentify new business opportunities and expand distributionWork directly with customers and internal supply chain teams to keep programs running smoothly What we're looking for: A track record of independently growing and retaining accounts in fresh produce or a related perishable categoryComfort owning pricing and negotiating directly with customers, without layers of approvalCitrus and grape experience strongly preferredNo fixed years-of-experience requirement... we care about what you've built, not how long you've been doing it Why LGS: family-owned specialty importer of citrus, avocados, and grapes, with a reputation for quality and long-standing customer relationships. This role reports directly to the Director of Sales, works remotely, and offers real ownership over a book of business. LGS Specialty Sales is not currently partnering with outside recruiters or staffing agencies for this role. Please do not submit candidates or reach out on behalf of a firm... unsolicited resumes will not be considered, and no fee will be paid.