Regional Fresh Specialist
US-OH-Cincinnati
KeHE External Careers
Req #: 27325
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: Good people, working with good people, for our common good. Sound good? KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you! Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the Key Account Representative (KAR) - Fresh is to serve as the liaison between fresh suppliers, the broker community, KeHE Territory Sales Representatives, and the region's accounts/customers. The KAR plays a critical role in driving fresh category growth by consistently introducing and championing new fresh items to the sales team and supporting successful implementation in the field. The KAR will accomplish this by building solid internal relationships with these partners; Category Management, Supply Chain, Promotions Team / Sales Enablement, etc. A key focus of the role is to contribute to achieving a 15% year-over-year increase in Fresh PODS by leveraging tools such as territory sales analytics and strategic planning. The KAR must track and report on the performance of new items, providing insights and recommendations to drive ongoing success. Relationship-building is central to this role. The KAR is expected to cultivate strong partnerships within the fresh supplier community, demonstrating excellent communication skills and the ability to influence without direct authority. Success in this role hinges on collaboration, cross-functional teamwork, and a proactive approach to growth opportunities-including introducing new fresh items into distribution centers (DCs). Qualifications: * Education & Experience: * Bachelor's Degree required. * Two (2+) years of experience in a similar role, with a strong focus on customer engagement, retention, and account management. * Experience in the food industry is a strong plus.
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