National Account Manager

**THIS IS NOT A POSITION WITH FORCEBRANDS**About the CompanyOur client is a non-alcoholic beverage company expanding its retail presence.About the RoleYou will lead the growth of established national grocery accounts, developing retailer relationships and expanding sales in the shelf-stable beverage category. This part-time consulting role provides hands-on account ownership without a full-time commitment.What You'll DoOwn relationships with assigned national retail buyers and manage account priorities.Develop and execute account plans to grow revenue, sales velocity, distribution, and SKU assortment.Lead retailer presentations, negotiations, promotional planning, forecasting, and business reviews.Identify opportunities to expand store distribution and improve performance within existing accounts.Conduct West Coast store visits to assess shelf execution and identify growth opportunities.What You BringExperience managing grocery retail accounts, including Kroger and AlbertsonsUnderstanding of shelf-stable consumer packaged goods, ideally beverages.Ability to lead buyer conversations, commercial negotiations, promotional plans, and account reviews.Demonstrated ability to identify account growth opportunities and execute against them.National, regional, or key account management experience with readiness to own larger retail relationships.Career GrowthThe consulting engagement may be extended or transition to a full-time role as revenue and retail distribution grow; neither outcome is guaranteed.Location & Work ArrangementLocation: Remote; West Coast preferredWork arrangement: Remote, with West Coast store visits and availability during business hours for retailer meetings.