Key Account Manager, Junior

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Charlotte, NC, USA
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Junior
Food
Our Purpose is to Provide Authentic Mexican Inspired Foods for Generations to come.
The Role
Support management and growth of East Coast retail accounts by assisting sales planning and execution, reporting, promotional planning, customer presentations, forecasting, and cross-functional coordination. Build account knowledge and support senior account leaders.
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Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Key Account Manager, Junior to support the growth and day-to-day management of retail accounts in the East Coast Region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with 1–3 years of experience calling on retailers or supporting account management within a CPG environment. The Jr. KAM will partner closely with senior account leaders to execute sales strategies, support customer initiatives, and build foundational account management skills.

This role supports the East Region and should be located within the region (proximity to key retail customers preferred).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the management and growth of retail accounts across sales planning and execution
  • Prepare and maintain customer reporting, including sales performance, promotions, and distribution tracking
  • Assist with customer presentations, line reviews, and item setup
  • Support promotional planning, including pricing, funding, forecasting, and post-event analysis
  • Partner with internal teams (sales operations, supply chain, finance, marketing) to ensure execution of customer programs
  • Track and follow up on action items, timelines, and deliverables
  • Maintain accurate account records, forecasts, and customer data
  • Develop a working knowledge of retailer systems, processes, and merchandising expectations

Required Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of experience supporting retail accounts, sales, or account management (CPG experience preferred)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen) is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment
  • Willingness to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with grocery or retail accounts
  • Familiarity with promotional planning and retail execution
  • Strong desire to grow into a Key Account Manager role
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required

Location Alignment 

East Coast Region:

  • Junior KAM – Northeast Region
  • Junior KAM – Southeast Region


Skills Required

  • 1-3 years experience supporting retail accounts, sales, or account management (CPG experience preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint
  • Exposure to syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
  • Willingness to travel as needed
  • Experience working with grocery or retail accounts
  • Familiarity with promotional planning and retail execution
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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The Company
355 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

Olé Mexican Foods is a leading producer of authentic, high-quality Mexican-inspired food products serving retail, foodservice, and distribution partners across the United States. For over 30 years, Olé has built a reputation for delivering innovative tortilla and bakery solutions that combine tradition, quality, and operational excellence. Our brands are trusted by national retailers, regional grocers, and foodservice operators seeking consistency, freshness, and scalable manufacturing capabilities. Headquartered in Georgia, Olé continues to grow through strategic partnerships, manufacturing innovation, and a commitment to excellence at every level of our organization. At Olé, we believe great products start with great people. We are building a team of passionate professionals across sales, operations, manufacturing, and corporate functions who are driven to deliver results and create lasting partnerships. Let’s grow together.

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