Job Description

Expand your career potential with a global consumer powerhouse in the senior selling role of National Account Executive - Small Format (California) at the Kellogg Company. This position is a strategic and integral part of the Kellogg's Sales team. Working closely with customer contacts at Circle K (National and Regional Business Units) and other key West Coast Retailers, you will lead and own the responsibility of driving profitable business growth, within high volume categories, and influence all purchasing decisions of customers. Your outstanding business acumen, senior level selling skills and effective communication will foster consensus building required to meet revenue goals for both Kellogg's and your customer. All while continuing to build your successful career in a thriving company culture and world of opportunity.

At Kellogg we are passionate about our people, brands, business and outstanding food. Are you ready to leave your footprint (Or as Tony would say paw print) with an industry leader? to become a part of a best in class company that values equity, diversity and inclusion.

HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Account Management - In this exciting role you will develop, execute, and monitor strategic annual business plans for assigned top accounts. You will play an important role in promoting a customer-centered culture that strives to exceed all needs, requirements, and expectations.
• Internal / External Collaboration - Educating and developing rapport with internal and external customers you will promote partnerships, seek feedback and proactively addressing customer needs and requests.
• Customer Focus - You will strive to maintain Kellogg's in market leadership, expertise and awareness of all retailer and category trends, as well as competitor's strategies.
• Nimble Learning - Forecasting projected sales accurately and investment ongoing you will leverage Kellogg's "Customer Relationship Management" planning tools.
• Drives Results - You will work to successfully deliver all budgets by category, including Sales, Trade Investment and Marketing.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Required

• Substantial related sales experience working with wholesale and / or retail accounts
• Ability to create a selling story using data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced negotiation skills

Bonus Points

• Bachelor's Degree
• Substantial related work experience with Convenience and Small Format accounts both retail and wholesale
• Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) software applications
• Experience selling in the consumer packaged goods market

WHAT'S NEXT

The ideal candidate will reside in Southern California however we may be open to candidates in other locations within the state of California.

• This position will require some travel, up to 50% of the time overnight but may vary depending on location of residency.
• This position provides participation in the Kellogg Auto Reimbursement program for individuals driving at least 5,000 business miles annually.

It's best to apply today, because job postings can be taken down and we wouldn't want you to miss this opportunity. To learn more about what's next, click on one of the links below:

• New Hire Benefits Guide
• Kellogg Stories and News

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this Link.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please reach out to [email protected]

LET'S CREATE THE FUTURE OF FOOD

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