Senior Key Account Manager - Pet

Job Descriptiongpac is seeking a Senior Key Account Manager - Pet for a globally recognized and rapidly growing premium pet food brand.This role is responsible for managing and growing strategic relationships with national and regional retailers and distributors within the Pet Specialty channel. You will drive distribution, sales growth, and long-term partnerships while collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams to execute business strategy.This is a high-impact, in-office role with direct visibility to leadership and influence on account strategy and market expansion.What You'll DoManage and grow key national and regional Pet Specialty retail and distributor accountsDevelop and execute strategic business plans to increase sales, distribution, and profitabilityLead customer business reviews, presentations, and annual planning meetingsAnalyze sales trends, forecasts, and market data to identify growth opportunitiesPartner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to deliver exceptional customer supportNegotiate pricing, promotions, and trade investments to maximize account performanceBuild long-term partnerships that strengthen customer loyalty and business growthWhat We're Looking For5+ years of Key Account Management or National Account Sales experienceExperience within CPG, Pet Food, Pet Products, Animal Health, Consumer Goods, or related industriesProven success managing retailers, distributors, or strategic customer accountsStrong business acumen with the ability to analyze sales performance and identify opportunitiesExcellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skillsAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skillsBachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field preferredWillingness to travel as neededAbility to work onsite in Scottsdale, AZWhy Join?Work for a globally recognized premium pet food company with strong growth in the U.S.Make a direct impact on key customer relationships and business strategyHigh visibility with executive leadershipCollaborative, team-oriented cultureLong-term career growth opportunitiesCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefitsCompensationBase Salary:$90,000-$110,000 (DOE) + bonus opportunity + benefitsIf you're ready to take ownership of major customer relationships and help drive the continued growth of an industry-leading pet brand, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or message me directly for an IMMEDIATE consideration at shani.gogpac.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.