Sr Manager, National Sales Program- Remote
Naperville, Will County, Illinois, 60564, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Business
Business Management, Business Analyst -
Management
Business Management, Business Analyst
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $88,500.00/Yr.
- $/Yr. - Benefits on Day 1
- Health/Rx
- Vision
- Dental
- Flexible & Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Coverage (STD/LTD)
- Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
- Holiday Pay for Company Designated Holidays
- Shift Days: , Shift Time:
At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others— and it all starts with you. As an employee‑owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’ll be becoming part of a team that is a force for good.
PrimaryResponsibilities
The Senior National Sales Program Manager will be responsible for the development and management of sales programs aimed at driving vertical sales growth. This role will lead a team and oversee project implementation, tracking, and reporting of the various initiatives along with working closely and managing customer relationships.
Essential Functions- Develop and manage value‑added national sales programs to drive vertical sales growth.
- Manage the implementation, tracking, and reporting of various programs and initiatives.
- Coordinate and manage the onboarding process with specific customers and internal teams for new programs and initiatives.
- Coordinate and execute customer‑specific selling events by collaborating internally, with the customer, and vendors.
- Partner with and provide leadership to account teams, specific to data and insights.
- Oversee reporting and tracking of sales initiatives to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Proactively seek out inefficient processes and implement solutions to mitigate issues and improve efficiency.
- Foster relationships with customer accounts through continuous communication and weekly calls.
- Create business reviews and team presentations to communicate progress and results.
- Act as an integral part of large projects and initiatives by providing executional support, strategy development, and reporting.
- Serve as a resource for program questions and provide guidance and support as needed.
- Address unresolved item issues and problem‑solve executional issues related to various projects.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with teams to achieve objectives and ensure alignment with company goals.
- Oversee account partners to ensure alignment with program objectives and goals.
- Implement sales resources and tools to support company goals and drive sales growth.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide guidance and manage a team.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to derive actionable recommendations.
- Strong understanding of retail and distribution channels, with experience working with retailers.
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written, to communicate with all levels of management.
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
- Ability to prioritize specific projects and multitask.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives and drive results.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
- Ability to travel to industry events and customer locations as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in sales, marketing, or account management required.
- 4+ years of experience in managing teams required.
- These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
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