Associate Account Executive

Position Overview

Johnsonville offers the highest quality products throughout the U.S. and international markets. We have a great opportunity to join our sales organization as an Associate Account Executive supporting management of our broker network and key retail customer Albertson’s. This role will be a vital contributor in developing selling strategies and delivering actionable insights to maximize customer sales.

• Responsible for a West Albertson's Division; with opportunity to expand to multiple divisions
• Run your own marketplace, selling and managing sales of multiple product lines
• Develop and build relationships throughout your customers’ organizations, including those in key strategic decision‑making positions at headquarters level
• Develop and build relationships with retail partners through merchandising, sourcing, replenishment, and private‑label teams, along with other strategic decision-makers
• Ensure that all authorized Johnsonville items are in distribution at retail stores
• Develop and manage broker relationships
• Work cross‑functionally with Johnsonville’s Category Insights, Marketing, and Innovation teams to deliver actionable, data‑driven, and consumer‑relevant content for use in sales solicitation
• Grow market share by using fact‑based selling, and innovative programs and promotions

• Consumer packaged goods sales experience in the retail grocery industry, preferred
• Sales experience in Albertsons Enterprise preferred
• Proven experience building new and existing relationships with key customers, including those in key strategic decision‑making positions at headquarters level, preferred
• Experience with syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI, Spectra, Consumer Insights, etc.) preferred
• Experience with grassroots marketing and/or co‑marketing
• Broker Management and/or Broker experience, preferred

• Career motivated – open to relocate for future opportunities within the company desired
• Superior strategic and tactical business planning skills
• Excellent communication skills including negotiation and presentation skills
• Team skills – ability to share ideas, work with and assist other members to ensure the success of the team
• Proficiency in computer technologies (Excel, PowerPoint, Word; willingness to learn SAP)
• Potential to learn, grow, and take on increased responsibility

• Ability and willingness to travel 30‑40% of the time

$87,597.00 – $ per year. Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401(k) with a company match. Members also have access to extensive benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to a 24/7 onsite fitness center and onsite medical clinic.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Veteran/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.