Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get… authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

Come Run with Sasquatch as a National Account Manager for our Food Service channel! In this role, you will grow and develop total Jack Link’s sales & profitability across the Southeastern U.S. Food Service Channel.  In this role, you will work with the National Sales Manager to develop and implement detailed strategic sales plans for the channel. This includes managing a broker network in the Southeastern U.S., strategic account calls and National Account business development. The ideal candidate will live near a major airport in the South East United States.

Specifically you will: 

• Achieve top & bottom line sales & profit goals with a significant focus on generating profitable growth.
• Develop plans for channel-specific business opportunities focused on expanding Jack Link’s presence in existing outlets and gaining new distribution in new outlets.
• Responsible for analyzing sales territory and developing an action plan to achieve sales goals.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Trade Marketing, Research & Development) in creating both short & long-term category and channel strategies.
• Create and present information in a compelling and persuasive manner.
• Effectively wire relationships throughout customer organizations and at various levels internally at Jack Link’s: Executive Management, Operations, Supply Planning, and Marketing.
• Provide creative solutions that are in the best interest of Jack Link’s.
• Manage deduction & AR issues on all applicable accounts.
• Responsible for building, training and leading broker network.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field, MBA preferred.

Required Experience: 

• 5+ years of CPG account management experience with an emphasis on Foodservice.
• Developing and executing multi-year strategic plans.
• Strong analytical capabilities to identify trends, opportunities and business insight.
• Strong business acumen; specifically, with Trade Management and Demand Planning.
• Trade Promotion Management System experience preferred.
• Expert skill level in Microsoft applications.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Goal oriented & well organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for working cross-functionally with internal and external teams.
• Ability to interface with multiple levels of an organization.
• Be able to handle and make tough decisions on behalf of the company.
• Proactive (high sense of urgency) and committed to delivering results in a fast paced, demanding work environment.
• Travel at least 50%

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees

Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.

Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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

E-Verify
We 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. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.