Manager, Customer Dev - East
Aspire Bakeries2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Manager, Customer Development - East to join their team in Orlando, FL. The role involves leading and growing the K-12 business by managing key accounts and identifying new growth opportunities.
About the Role
As a Manager, Customer Development, you will implement account strategies for targeted K-12 customers, manage existing business, develop new customer opportunities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and represent Aspire Bakeries at tradeshows and customer conferences.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communication, culinary, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 6-10 years of K-12 account management or sales experience with a proven track record of growth.
- Strong experience managing customer relationships and developing new business within the K-12 channel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Must reside near a major U.S. airport.
- Ability to travel 50%-75%.
Preferred:
- Proven success of generating new business while managing an existing customer portfolio.
- Experience increasing product placement through targeted commercial initiatives.
- Broker network management experience.
- Bakery, food manufacturing, or culinary background.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and evolving environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options.
- Paid parental leave and generous paid time off.
- Competitive retirement plans and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Opportunities for skill building and career growth through learning and development programs.
- HSA and FSA plans for managing everyday expenses.
- Performance incentive plans celebrating achievements.
Aspire Bakeries
Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from world class brands like La Brea Bakery, Otis Spunkmeyer, and Oakrun Farm Bakery.
Orlando, FL