Key Account Manager

Calise & Sons Bakery

. Professionally represent Calise Bakery in the assigned marketing territory .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeLincoln • Rhode Island • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in retail and food service business development, with a strong focus on bakery sales, effective communication with decision makers, and the ability to identify and capitalize on new revenue opportunities. Proficient in executing marketing and merchandising strategies while maintaining compliance and service standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail Business DevelopmentBakery Sales ExperienceEffective Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsTime Management

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Hard Skills

Business Growth StrategiesMerchandising ComplianceSales Strategy DevelopmentMarket AnalysisProfitability Analysis

Soft Skills

Leadership Through ExampleTeamworkCoaching and MentoringMotivating PeopleDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointWord

Industry Keywords

RetailFood ServiceBakery SalesMarketingDistributor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Professionally represent Calise Bakery in the assigned marketing territory
Identify new revenue-producing streams in existing or new accounts
Develop executive, buying, and field-level contacts with key decision makers in retail companies where the brand is sold
Ensure marketing, merchandising, space gain, and new product initiatives are on target
Work with distributor management to develop new business avenues
Further develop existing business with distributor management
Communicate regularly with the VP of Sales
Work directly with the VP of Sales to expand product reach and profitable revenues
Visit developed and undeveloped retail and food service outlets in the assigned territory
Identify new retail business opportunities
Ensure merchandising compliance and execution of programs and service standards
Call directly on buyers and key decision makers in accounts determined by the VP of Sales

Requirements

What you’ll need

Direct working experience in retail and food service business, preferably in bakery sales
Direct experience communicating with and presenting to decision makers
Working knowledge of business growth strategies and profitability
Effective skills in selling, negotiation, leadership through example, decision making, communication (written and oral), and enthusiasm for the position
Effective skills in time management, motivating people, teamwork, follow through, and coaching and mentoring
Above average skills and knowledge of basic computer programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Ability to meet deadlines
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Must be a self-starter
Effective planning and organizational skills
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
Must be willing to travel