National Account Manager - Publix
heartland food products groupTampa (FL)
National Account Manager - Publix
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heartland food products groupTampa (FL)
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Manager
About the role
National Account Manager – Publix
Heartland Food Products Group is seeking a National Account Manager (NAM) to lead our business with Publix, one of Heartland’s most strategic retail partners. This role is ideal for a proven CPG sales leader with direct experience calling on this account, established relationships with merchandising teams, and a passion for building brands through strong retailer collaboration.
This position is remote, ideally based in Tampa, FL.
What You’ll Do:
Own Strategic Customer LeadershipServe as the primary sales lead and relationship owner for Publix and Southeast Grocers
Build and deepen partnerships with merchandising teams to drive mutual growth
Represent Heartland’s brand portfolio with confidence, credibility, and a growth mindsetDrive Growth Across Heartland’s Brand PortfolioDevelop and execute annual Joint Business Plans aligned to Heartland’s growth, profitability, and brand-building priorities
Lead assortment, pricing, merchandising, and promotional strategies that expand distribution and household penetration
Champion innovation and new item launches, ensuring strong customer alignment and flawless executionDeliver Results Through Best-in-Class ExecutionOwn volume, trade spend, and profitability targets for Publix and Southeast Grocers
Lead promotional planning, display strategy, and in-store/online execution in partnership with merchandising teams
Provide accurate forecasting and demand inputs to support high service levels and efficient inventory managementLeverage Insights to Win at ShelfUse syndicated data (Circana/IRI, Nielsen) and customer insights to identify category opportunities and support fact-based selling
Partner with customer merchandising teams to improve shelf placement, promotional ROI, and execution quality
Translate data into clear, compelling stories that support brand and category growthCollaborate Cross-FunctionallyAct as the voice of Publix internally, aligning marketing, R&D, supply chain, finance, and operations
Partner closely with marketing and category management to deliver customer-relevant brand strategiesWhat You Bring
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of CPG sales or customer leadership experience
Direct experience calling on Publix required
Established relationships with Publix merchandising teams
Strong understanding of grocery retail, trade management, and category management
Proven track record of delivering profitable growth
Prior people management experience or demonstrated readiness to leadPreferred ExperienceExperience managing branded food or beverage portfolios
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Comfort working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, matrixed organization
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