Red Kite Recruiting
We’re representing a leading U.S. food manufacturer with a strong reputation in both private label and branded categories. Their branded snacking division, known for quality, innovation, and shelf presence in major retailers nationwide, is looking for a National Account Manager calling on Kroger and Walmart to drive the next phase of retail expansion.
This role is highly visible, hands‑on, and built for someone who wants real ownership, influence, and the opportunity to help build and elevate a brand at retail.
This is not a maintenance role. It is designed for a driven, commercially minded account leader who enjoys solving problems, pushing ideas forward, and winning in competitive environments.
What You’ll Do
Own and grow strategic national retail accounts, with a primary focus on Kroger and Walmart
Build strong headquarters‑level relationships and lead joint business planning
Broker Management, both national and regional
Develop and execute customer‑specific strategies to drive distribution, velocity, and profitable growth
Translate POS and category data into actionable insights and compelling customer stories
Partner cross‑functionally with Marketing, Finance, Category Insights, Supply Chain and Customer Service
Who You Are
An experienced National Account Manager from CPG consumables, ideally food
Proven calling on Kroger or Walmart at the HQ level (Kroger experience strongly preferred)
Data‑savvy and commercially minded, comfortable working with tools such as Circana, 8451°, Power BI, or similar
A strong individual contributor who operates one level below Director and is ready for more ownership
Solution‑oriented, resilient, and adaptable, with a true "hunter" mindset
Why This Role
Real ownership: You will be given the opportunity to run your business, not just an account list
Transformation guide: Help rebuild, reposition, and grow a brand during an exciting evolution
Leadership access: Your ideas and perspective will be heard and valued
Travel:
Approximately 30–40%
Reports to:
Senior Director of Sales
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This role is highly visible, hands‑on, and built for someone who wants real ownership, influence, and the opportunity to help build and elevate a brand at retail.
This is not a maintenance role. It is designed for a driven, commercially minded account leader who enjoys solving problems, pushing ideas forward, and winning in competitive environments.
What You’ll Do
Own and grow strategic national retail accounts, with a primary focus on Kroger and Walmart
Build strong headquarters‑level relationships and lead joint business planning
Broker Management, both national and regional
Develop and execute customer‑specific strategies to drive distribution, velocity, and profitable growth
Translate POS and category data into actionable insights and compelling customer stories
Partner cross‑functionally with Marketing, Finance, Category Insights, Supply Chain and Customer Service
Who You Are
An experienced National Account Manager from CPG consumables, ideally food
Proven calling on Kroger or Walmart at the HQ level (Kroger experience strongly preferred)
Data‑savvy and commercially minded, comfortable working with tools such as Circana, 8451°, Power BI, or similar
A strong individual contributor who operates one level below Director and is ready for more ownership
Solution‑oriented, resilient, and adaptable, with a true "hunter" mindset
Why This Role
Real ownership: You will be given the opportunity to run your business, not just an account list
Transformation guide: Help rebuild, reposition, and grow a brand during an exciting evolution
Leadership access: Your ideas and perspective will be heard and valued
Travel:
Approximately 30–40%
Reports to:
Senior Director of Sales
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