Dairy Farmers of America

Sales Account Sr. Manager

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)  •  6 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

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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