Key Account Manager

Join a 50-Year Family-Owned Company

Northeast Territory

Remote with Travel: Based near a regional airport in the Northeast

For more than 50 years Yerecic Label has been a family-owned and operated company serving the fresh food industry. Our long history reflects a commitment to stable leadership continuous investment in technology and strong lasting partnerships with both our customers and our team.

This role is ideal for a sales professional who enjoys building strategic partnerships uncovering opportunities and working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver innovative label solutions that help customers succeed.

What Youll Do

As a Key Account Manager you will develop relationships with fresh food manufacturers processors growers and retailers while identifying and developing new business opportunities within the territory. A typical week may involve the following:

• Meeting with fresh food manufacturers growers and retailers to understand their labeling and merchandising needs
• Identifying and developing new account opportunities within the territory
• Preparing and presenting proposals that clearly communicate Yerecic Labels value
• Maintaining regular contact with customers and prospects through purposeful business engagement
• Working with sales coordination and graphic design teams to initiate projects supporting customer communication and project execution
• Attending industry conferences and trade association meetings to expand relationships within the fresh food market
• Updating weekly and quarterly sales reports and participating in quarterly sales meetings
• Traveling within the territory including up to 40% overnight travel and occasional weekends

Who Thrives in This Role

This role tends to be a strong fit for a sales professional who enjoys building relationships while actively pursuing new opportunities. The most successful candidates in this position typically:

• Take ownership of their territory and enjoy identifying and developing new business opportunities not simply managing existing accounts
• Are comfortable prospecting initiating conversations and opening doors with potential customers
• Approach sales with curiosity seeking to understand how customers operate and how solutions can help them grow
• Build trust through consistent follow-up responsiveness and a genuine interest in long-term partnerships
• Are energized by the challenge of turning a prospect into a long-term customer relationship
• Work well across internal teams to move opportunities forward and deliver on customer expectations
• Manage their time and travel effectively while maintaining frequent meaningful contact with customers and prospects

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Food Science Agriculture or related field preferred
• 3 years of B2B sales experience preferably in the food or packaging industry
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior executives and build trust with clients
• Strong organizational and project management skills to manage diverse accounts effectively
• Willingness to travel up to 40% including some weekends to meet client needs
• Familiarity with Salesforce and Microsoft Office

Why Work for Yerecic Label

• Base salary with uncapped commission potential
• Health insurance with Yerecic Label paying the majority of team members deductibles
• 401(k) savings plan with Roth option company match
• Life insurance provided by Yerecic Label
• Yerecic Label provides dental insurance for free to team members
• A supportive fast-paced environment where your efforts directly impact company success
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement