The Role
Manage and grow strategic national customer accounts in the protein industry. Develop account strategies, negotiate contracts, identify expansion and renewal opportunities, collaborate cross-functionally with operations and supply chain, monitor market and pricing trends, and maintain executive-level customer relationships. Travel as needed to support partnerships.
Summary Generated by Built In
Legacy Turkey has a full-time, benefits eligible, career opportunity in the role of a National Account Manager. This position is responsible for managing and growing key strategic customer partnerships to drive revenue growth, customer retention, and long-term business success. This role develops executive-level relationships, leads account strategy and expansion efforts, and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial insight, protein industry expertise, and a proven ability to manage complex accounts across diverse market segments.
Located in Melrose, MN, Legacy Turkey employs many people in a variety of roles with varying levels of expertise. We hire individuals with a strong work ethic who align with our core values.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The ideal candidate we are seeking:
Benefits at Legacy Turkey:
We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, holiday pay, company paid short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.
Starting Wage: $107,000 - $134,000/Year
Apply Online or to Further Inquire Contact:
Rachel Weiss | Talent Acquisition Specialist
320-222-9790 | Rachel.Weiss@Life-Scienceinnovations.com
Located in Melrose, MN, Legacy Turkey employs many people in a variety of roles with varying levels of expertise. We hire individuals with a strong work ethic who align with our core values.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead and grow key strategic customer accounts to drive revenue, retention, and long-term partnerships.
- Develop and execute account strategies aligned with customer needs and business objectives.
- Identify and capture expansion, upselling, cross-sell, and renewal opportunities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, supply chain, and finance to deliver exceptional customer solutions and service.
- Negotiate contracts, manage account performance, and support resolution of critical customer issues.
- Monitor market trends, protein industry conditions, and pricing strategies to maintain profitability and competitiveness.
- Partner with operations and supply chain teams to align production planning and customer demand.
- Serve as a trusted, customer-facing representative of the company, building strong executive-level relationships with key accounts.
- Travel as needed to maintain and strengthen customer partnerships.
The ideal candidate we are seeking:
- Proven leadership experience managing multi-channel sales teams and strategic customer accounts.
- Strong knowledge of protein markets, pricing strategies, and retail/foodservice distribution networks.
- Demonstrated success negotiating large contracts and building long-term customer relationships.
- Strong financial, analytical, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Food Science, or related field preferred.
- 10+ years of sales experience in poultry, protein, or food manufacturing, with established industry relationships preferred.
Benefits at Legacy Turkey:
We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, holiday pay, company paid short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.
Starting Wage: $107,000 - $134,000/Year
Apply Online or to Further Inquire Contact:
Rachel Weiss | Talent Acquisition Specialist
320-222-9790 | Rachel.Weiss@Life-Scienceinnovations.com
Skills Required
- Manage and grow key strategic customer accounts to drive revenue and retention
- Develop and execute account strategies aligned with customer needs and business objectives
- Identify and capture expansion, upselling, cross-sell, and renewal opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, supply chain, and finance
- Negotiate contracts and manage account performance, resolving critical customer issues
- Strong knowledge of protein markets, pricing strategies, and retail/foodservice distribution networks
- Proven leadership experience managing multi-channel sales teams and strategic customer accounts
- Demonstrated success negotiating large contracts and building long-term customer relationships
- Strong financial, analytical, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Travel as needed to maintain and strengthen customer partnerships
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture, Food Science, or related field
- 10+ years of sales experience in poultry, protein, or food manufacturing with established industry relationships
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The Company
What We Do
Legacy Turkey is a turkey processing company based in Melrose, Minnesota, formed following the acquisition of whole-bird turkey assets from Hormel Foods by Life-Science Innovations. The company continues an 80-year heritage of stewardship and innovation, focusing on the production and processing of turkey products. It operates a production facility and feed mill, serving growers, customers, and consumers with a commitment to quality and long-term partnership in the poultry industry.
