Key Acct Manager, Customer Dev- FoodService

Why You'll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance - Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security - A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development - Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries' learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support - HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a K-12 Key Account Manager to join our Foodservice Sales team. As a K-12 Key Account Manager, you will be accountable for developing and growing strategic K-12 customer relationships while driving profitable sales growth through effective account management, business development, and data-driven decision making. This role plays a critical part in expanding Aspire Bakeries' presence within the K-12 school nutrition segment by identifying growth opportunities, supporting customer success, and delivering actionable sales insights that inform strategic planning and execution. This is a hybrid role that requires regular collaboration with customers, broker and distributor partners, and cross-functional teams to support business objectives and growth initiatives.

Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Develop and manage relationships with assigned K-12 school districts and strategic accounts to drive profitable sales growth.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, account planning, customer presentations, and partner collaboration.
• Analyze sales performance, customer trends, and market opportunities to generate actionable business insights.
• Manage sales pipelines, opportunity trackers, and account forecasts to support growth planning and visibility.
• Create sales dashboards, forecasts, pacing reports, and performance metrics for business review and decision-making.
• Support pricing analysis, bid submissions, account planning, and customer business reviews through financial and market analysis.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product Development, and Operations teams to execute customer initiatives and growth strategies.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Analytics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in sales analysis, account management, business development, commercial sales support, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, reporting, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience within the K-12 school nutrition, foodservice, food manufacturing, or distributor industries.
• Experience managing key customer relationships or supporting strategic account sales initiatives.
• Knowledge of K-12 procurement processes, bid management, and school district purchasing practices.
• Experience using Power BI, CRM platforms, sales dashboards, or other business intelligence tools.
• Experience developing sales forecasts, market opportunity assessments, and strategic business recommendations.

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.