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National Account Manager, QSR

Bridor, Grand Prairie, TX, United States


National Account Manager

Location:

Southeast / Sunbelt Region (Remote Home Office) Territory:

Florida, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Oklahoma Reports to:

VP of Sales - Sunbelt States Travel:

40-50%

About Bridor USA

Bridor USA is a global leader in premium European-style bakery products, supplying high-quality breads and pastries to restaurants, hotels, airlines, and foodservice operators. Known for combining traditional French baking expertise with large-scale production capabilities, Bridor is expanding its presence across the U.S. foodservice market.

We are seeking a

driven, results-oriented National Account Manager

to grow Bridor's presence with Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), fast-casual concepts, and national/regional restaurant chains throughout the Southeast / Sunbelt region.

This is a

true hunter role -you will be opening new accounts, developing long-term partnerships, and navigating complex distributor, broker, and GPO networks. Candidates must reside in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, or Oklahoma.

Key Responsibilities New Business Development:

Identify, target, and secure new QSR and chain restaurant accounts within the territory Account Management:

Build and maintain strategic relationships with national and regional chains, distributors, brokers, and airline catering partners Sales Cycle Ownership:

Lead the full sales process from prospecting and presentations to negotiation and closing Distributor & Broker Collaboration:

Work closely with distributors and brokers to drive product placement, menu development, and national rollouts GPO Strategy:

Understand and leverage Group Purchasing Organization relationships and contract structures to support account growth Customer Engagement:

Conduct product presentations, sampling programs, menu ideation sessions, and business reviews with chain decision-makers Market Intelligence:

Track competitor activity, emerging concepts, and market trends to identify new growth opportunities Strategic Planning:

Develop annual account plans and territory strategies to maximize revenue and market share Candidate Requirements - Must-Have Skills & Experience

Proven QSR / Chain Sales Experience:

5-10 years selling directly to QSRs, fast-casual, or national restaurant chains Hunter Mentality:

Demonstrated success opening new accounts, developing pipelines, and exceeding aggressive sales targets Distributor & Broker Expertise:

Experience working effectively with distributors and brokers in the foodservice industry GPO Knowledge:

Understand national purchasing agreements, contracts, and how to leverage GPO relationships Relationship-Building:

Able to influence decision-makers across procurement, culinary, supply chain, and executive leadership Persuasive Communication:

Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and storytelling skills that convert opportunities into closed business Industry Insight:

Familiarity with airline catering or travel hospitality accounts is a plus Strategic Mindset:

Capable of developing actionable account plans and territory growth strategies Self-Starter:

Comfortable working independently in a remote/home office environment, managing multiple priorities Technical / Practical Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) Understanding of food safety and quality standards (GMP, HACCP, BRC) Why Join Bridor?

Be part of a

global, premium bakery brand

experiencing tremendous U.S. growth Opportunity to

manage large, national foodservice accounts

and shape strategic initiatives across the Southeast Work autonomously with strong support from a

collaborative leadership team Competitive compensation

with annual performance-based bonus Monthly car stipend

for field travel Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holiday schedule Career development opportunities

in a rapidly expanding company