Key Account Executive at Utz Brands, Inc.
Utz Quality Foods seeks a Key Account Executive to lead and grow our business with Market Basket , a key regional grocery retailer. Target location : Massachusetts .
Responsibilities
- Partner with field teams to ensure in‑store compliance, display execution, and shelf availability.
- Monitor and report on retail conditions, pricing, and competitive activity.
- Conduct Reset Shelf Work as needed by Customer.
- Lead collaborative forecasting and demand planning processes.
- Manage budgets, trade spend, and promotional effectiveness.
- Develop and execute annual sales plans, promotional calendars, and new item launches.
- Identify growth opportunities through data analysis, shopper insights, and category trends.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Market Basket’s buying and merchandising teams.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and long‑term partnership.
- Analyze POS and syndicated data (e.g., IRI, Nielsen) to track performance and identify opportunities.
- Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on account performance, risks, and opportunities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, or related field.3–5 years of sales experience calling on large grocery retailers.Strong understanding of retail dynamics, category management, and trade marketing.30% travel required; ability to perform store‑level retail selling and occasional shelf reset work.Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.Ability to work independently as well as in a team in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and fluid environment.Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.Experience calling on Market Basket is preferred but not required.Recruitment Process
Easy Application (5 mins) : Quick introduction and key questions.Engaging Chat Interview (20–25 mins) : Highlight experiences in an online chat.Live Interview : Selected candidates meet with the hiring team to explore alignment and culture.Base salary : $100k to $104k.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k match, profit sharing, and ESOP.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Protected Veterans / Disabled
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