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Account Manager, Private Label

CSG Talent, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Position Title:

Account Manager - Private Brands & Contract Manufacturing

Location:

United States, Remote

About the Opportunity A global food manufacturer specializing in international cuisines is expanding its U.S. Private Label and Contract Manufacturing business. The company partners with retailers, consumer brands, restaurant groups, and foodservice operators to deliver high-quality, globally inspired food products.

We are seeking a relationship-focused Account Manager to drive customer satisfaction, support new business development, and ensure seamless coordination between U.S. customers and international manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities Account Ownership & Growth

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned private label and contract manufacturing accounts

Manage accounts from onboarding through ongoing relationship development

Identify growth opportunities within existing customers and support new business conversion

Customer Relationship Management

Build strong partnerships with retail buyers and cross-functional customer teams

Lead regular business reviews, performance updates, and forecasting discussions

Respond to commercial, operational, and technical inquiries in a timely manner

Project Coordination & Execution

Oversee product launches and commercialization projects from concept through production

Coordinate formulation updates, cost revisions, packaging specifications, artwork approvals, and production timelines

Ensure smooth export coordination, documentation, and post-shipment follow-up

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with R&D, Quality Assurance, Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams overseas to align on timelines and deliverables

Work with marketing to support sales materials and product presentations

Commercial & Financial Management

Support pricing strategy, cost analysis, and minimum order quantities

Monitor margins, trade spend, and account profitability

Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting

Qualifications

Experience managing Private Label and/or Contract Manufacturing accounts within food or beverage manufacturing

Direct exposure to retail customers and understanding of category management, QA, and product development processes

Knowledge of food manufacturing operations, packaging formats, and commercialization timelines

Experience working with pricing structures, costing models, and margin management

Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to work with global teams

Background in food & beverage, CPG, or related industries preferred

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