Foodservice Marketing Account Manager

Overview

This position plays a key role in growing our relationships and revenue with existing manufacturers. A Sales Enablement Manager/Food service Marketing Account Manager will ensure the team exceeds client expectations with remarkable solutions. This inside sales role manages internal implementation and ongoing management of projects and initiatives in collaboration with the Sales Strategy Manager. All team members must be dedicated to our core values:
Real, Care, Growth.

Who we are
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Real Time Solutions®, a Minnesota-based company, thrives on proactively addressing food service trends, pitfalls, and opportunities, always staying one step ahead. By seamlessly merging data intelligence with marketing finesse, we create campaigns and tactics that are not just reactive but rooted in insightful strategy. As a Buyers Edge Platform brand, our deep food service expertise and data-rich analytics set us apart, allowing us not only to identify growth opportunities for Fortune 500 food manufacturers, but also craft bold strategies and tactics that redefine their success in food service.

This position is based out of our Becker, MN office with anticipated travel up to 3 client visits, meetings, industry conferences, or trade shows per year. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

• Maintain and continually strengthen a consistent portfolio of current manufacturers
• Perform analytical work to help determine the size and scope of projects and the potential revenue impact
• Collaborate seamlessly with Sales Strategy Managers to lead the successful execution and reporting of projects and initiatives
• Lead validation and audits, including reporting, inventory management, list management and invoices
• Develop estimate backups for the projects based on project objectives and strategies established by the Sales Strategy Manager
• Proactively achieve manufacturer objectives within deadlines by collaborating and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain internal processes, best practices and documented operating procedures focused on continuous improvement
• Lead internal teams to implement projects on time and within budget
• Assist in implementation of new technology and services as assigned
• Act as a data and reporting resource for internal requests as needed
• Other support as required and requested

• 5-plus years in food service strategy or B2B marketing experience or equivalent
• 5-plus years of project management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) required
• Experience related to the food or food service industry is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
• Advanced skills in project management, Excel and Power Point
• Superior attention to detail, organizational skills and follow-through
• Possess independent time management and organizational skills
• Advanced communication, critical thinking, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects and shifting priorities, and work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and change direction quickly to accommodate changing business needs
• Excellent oral, written, spreadsheet, and communication skills

Not sure you meet every qualification? Studies show that diverse applicants often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Buyers Edge Platform, we value authenticity and inclusion—if you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for!

• Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
• Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
• Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.