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Key Account Manager

Bimbo Bakeries
$91,500 - $119,000
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Nov 14, 2025
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. *#LI-VB1* Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $91,500 - $119,000 Annual Bonus Eligibility Comprehensive Benefits Package Paid Time Off 401k & Company Match About the Role This opportunity is within the St. Pierre USA team, which is part of Grupo Bimbo.St. Pierre is a fast-growing, insurgent premium brand in the in-store bakery category with the backing of the world's largest bakery company. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, data-driven Key Account Manager and problem solver who can dig deep into numbers, uncover drivers of performance and turn insights into action with one of the largest national grocery retailers in the U.S. market. What You'll Do Own the Customer Relationship: Serve as the primary liaison between our brand and the customer's buying, merchandising, and category teams. Analyze multiple data sources (retailer POS, syndicated data, shopper insights) to identify trends, gaps, and growth opportunities. Develop & Execute Account Strategy: Build annual joint business plans aligned to the customer's objectives and our growth goals, including assortment, pricing, shelving, and promotional strategies. Leverage Customer Systems: Utilize proprietary platforms (e.g., Vendor Item Portal, Kompass, CPI, 84.51) and syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen) to optimize assortment, shelf presence, and promotional ROI. Manage Broker: Lead the relationship with our broker to ensure alignment on strategic priorities and flawless execution at store level. Set annual performance targets, lead quarterly business reviews, provide feedback and collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives to drive distribution, promotion compliance and retail excellence. Manage Trade Spend & Promotions: Plan and track trade budgets, execute promotional calendars, and evaluate post-event performance to maximize ROI. Drive Category Leadership: Partner with Category & Insights to deliver compelling, data-driven sell stories that position branded solutions as incremental growth drivers. Forecast & Analyze: Maintain accurate monthly forecasts for base and promotional volume; monitor POS and shipment data to identify gaps and opportunities. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure flawless execution and alignment on pricing, compliance, and inventory. Compliance & Vendor Standards: Ensure adherence to customer's vendor requirements, including EDI compliance, on-time delivery (ORAD), and item data management via Syndigo/Salsify/1WorldSync. What You'll Bring 5+ years of experience in Key Account Management or National Account Management within US Grocery retail (CPG/FMCG strongly preferred). Proven success managing major grocery accounts, with deep knowledge of systems and processes (Kompass, CPI, Vendor Item Portal, EDI). Strong analytical skills with experience using IRI, Nielsen, and 84.51 to drive decisions. Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, self-starter, thrives in ambiguity, and acts with urgency. Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills with senior retailer stakeholders. Ability to manage trade spend and promotional ROI effectively. Advanced Excel and proficiency in CRM tools; experience with data visualization platforms a plus. Why Join Us Be part of a disruptive brand redefining the in-store bakery experience. High-impact role with autonomy and visibility-your insights will shape retailer strategy and brand growth. Collaborative, fast-paced culture where initiative is rewarded. The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. >