Key Account Manager - Pet Specialty

A growing manufacturer of premium pet food and treats is seeking a Key Account Manager - Pet Specialty to join its office in DuPage County, IL. Backed by a well-established global company and expanding across the U.S., this team needs a relationship-driven account manager who can grow key retail and distributor partnerships in the pet channel.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned national and regional pet specialty retailers and distributors (and select FDM accounts)
• Develop and maintain headquarters-level relationships that drive distribution and sales growth
• Use trends and sales data to shape account strategy and match products to customer needs
• Participate in performance reviews and market presentations with customers
• Engage regularly with existing accounts to make sure their needs and sales goals are met
• Partner with the Regional Sales Manager on account plans (individual contributor role, no direct reports)

What You Bring

• Required: pet industry experience (pet specialty strongly preferred)
• Required: headquarters-level key account management experience; this is not an outside territory sales role
• Required: local to the DuPage County, IL area and able to commute to the office (onsite role)
• Strong ability to analyze trends and data to support sales strategies
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; comfortable with regular travel

What's Offered

• Base salary $70,000 - $100,000 plus a 10-25% annual bonus and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Ownership of meaningful accounts with real impact on growth
• Stability of an established global organization with a growing U.S. business
• Collaborative team culture that invests in your development

Interested? Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity through Gpac.