Kemps LLC

Sales Account Sr. Manager

Kemps LLC  •  Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)  •  22 hours ago
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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

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

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Kemps LLC

About Kemps LLC

A family of farmers, neighbors and friends.

Since 1914, Kemps has been delighting families throughout the upper Midwest with wholesome and delicious dairy products. From our beginnings as a small creamery in Southeastern Minnesota, Kemps has extended its roots to include the manufacture and marketing of fresh milk, premium ice cream and frozen yogurt, frozen novelties, sour cream and cottage cheese through retail supermarkets and food service channels. Headquartered today in St. Paul, Minnesota, we operate six manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota and have over 1,200 employees.

Our commitment to taste and quality remains unchanged. Our purpose at Kemps is to “Nourish Families.”

• By providing wholesome dairy products that nourish families and promote happiness.

• Through the support we provide each other as a family of employees.

• Through the engagement of our employees in the communities we serve.

• Through the return we provide for our farmer owners and their families.

Kemps is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America. 100% of our profits go to dairy farmers and their families.

Industry
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Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
St. Paul, MN
Year Founded
1914
Website
kemps.com
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