National Account Manager Full Time

Are you a driven sales professional that plans and executes national customer sales strategies to achieve major account sales goals? Experience a more rewarding career with a growing organization that offers unique solutions that are in demand regardless of the state of the economy.

We are seeking a National Account Manager to join our dedicated team at our Headquarters in Winchester, VA. This is a critical role responsible for developing, executing and fostering a collaborative business partnership between Valley Proteins and select national account customers. This role will build, manage, and execute a comprehensive national account business strategy. Build customer relationships at senior/decision maker levels.

As a member of the team, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation
• Great Benefits – medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, paid time off
• $500-$1000 annual contribution towards a healthcare savings account
• 3% guaranteed contribution to your 401(k) account
• Advancement opportunities – We are always looking for key players motivated to move up into higher level roles

If you have the following, we want to hear from you:

• 5+ years of commercial food, restaurant or industrial sales experience
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including; Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Strong human relations, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel overnight frequently

Essential Functions:

• Develop comprehensive marketing strategy including:
• Inbound/content marketing
• SEO
• Brand development and strategy
• Develop business intelligence strategy and processes for regular dissemination.
• Provide financial analysis for solution offerings.
• Identify and communicate strategic sales “hot-spots” (regional trends) and provide targeted solutions (pricing & materials).
• Prepare and deliver monthly/quarterly/annual sales reporting.
• Identify industry trends.
• Hold regular national account meetings with internal stakeholders.
• Develop and execute national customer strategy.
• Attend select industry events (trade shows, networking events) produce ROI post event.
• Develop industry relationships to leverage symbiotic product offerings (e.g., Sysco, Cargill, NuCO2, Coca Cola).

About the Company:  Since 1949, Valley Proteins, Inc. has been a leader in recycling used cooking oils and animal by-products into high-quality ingredients for biodiesel, livestock feed, and pet foods. Our focus is on customer service and protecting our environment for a sustainable future.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.