Associate Account Manager

Position Overview - Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. - As the Associate Account Manager, you will serve as a support to the broader Sales Team, assisting in the deployment of corporate-wide resources to provide comprehensive service and solutions to the account portfolio. - In partnership with the Account Manager, you will identify and escalate internal and external opportunities to improve day to day customer service and overall experience. Job Description - Full-Time, Remote Role – Central California | Frequent Travel Require - Location: Must reside within the Central California territory, ideally near San Luis Obispo, CA - Territory: Central California, including the Central Valley and Central Coast - Travel Requirements: Travel throughout the assigned territory approximately four days per week. You will contribute by: - Assisting Account Managers with maintaining relationships for assigned accounts and establishing and building strong client relationships. - Identifying target opportunities within the framework of the organization-wide strategy and propose solutions to leadership. - Adhering to training content and transferring knowledge from newly developed and enhanced processes to fellow team members. - Participating in special projects and programs as needed, including information technology projects involving scope, specifications, and integration testing for customers and internal enhancements. - Working closely with the Company's Customer Service Representatives to troubleshoot and resolve issues within assigned accounts. - Frequently travel to customer and retail store locations throughout the assigned territory. We’re searching for candidates with: - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. - Ability to travel approximately 60% of the time, including regular travel to customer and retail store locations and occasional overnight stays as needed. - 2-5 years of retail grocery or wholesale grocery operations experience preferred. - Ability to work effectively in a field-based environment with frequent customer and store visits. Environment: - Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F) We offer: - Weekly Pay - Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more) - Company matched 401k - PTO and Holiday Pay offered - Career Progression Opportunities - Tuition Reimbursement - Employee Health & Wellness program - Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs - Employee Assistance Program - Every person matters. We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters. The Fine Print - This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. - This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. - Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. - This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers. - #LI-Hybrid Qualifications - High School Diploma - General Studies - Shift 1st Shift (United States