Sales Account Manager

Account Manager / Sales Operations – Food Manufacturing (Co-Man)Chicago, IL | $120k–$150k + bonus + upsideMost roles like this sit on the periphery of the business.This one sits right at the centre.The BusinessA high-growth food manufacturing platform supporting emerging and established brands across:RetailClubDirect-to-consumerFocused on better-for-you, clean label, and functional food categories, the business partners with brands that don’t fit traditional manufacturing models — offering flexibility, speed, and true collaboration.Growth has been strong and consistent.Now the focus is on scaling with greater precision, structure, and alignment.The RoleThis isn’t a traditional Account Manager position.You’ll operate at the intersection of:CustomerSalesSupply ChainProductionFinanceEnsuring what’s promised commercially is executed operationally — efficiently and profitably.You’ll:Own key co-manufacturing and private label accounts end-to-endAlign customer demand with production capabilityLead commercialization of new products and launchesCoordinate forecasting, planning, and inventory decisionsAct as the internal voice of the customer — and the external voice of the operationThis is a highly visible role with real influence across the business.The OpportunityAs the business continues to grow, there’s a clear opportunity to:Strengthen forecasting and planning alignmentEnhance cross-functional coordinationBring greater consistency to customer executionSupport scalable, repeatable ways of workingYou’ll play a central role in shaping how that evolves.What They’re Looking ForYou’ll likely bring:Experience within food or beverage manufacturing (essential)Exposure to co-manufacturing or complex SKU environments (preferred)Strong understanding of how supply chain, production, and customer requirements connectConfidence operating cross-functionally and influencing stakeholdersA track record of improving processes, not just managing themThis suits someone who enjoys both:Being close to day-to-day executionThinking about how to continuously improve itWhy It’s Worth ConsideringHigh-growth platform in the better-for-you / clean label spaceBroad, end-to-end ownership across accounts and operationsOpportunity to influence how the function scalesExposure to innovative, emerging brands and productsLeadership team open to evolving and improving how things are doneCompensation$120k–$150k baseBonus (20%)Equity potentialIf you’re looking for a role where you can connect commercial ambition with operational delivery — within one of the most dynamic areas of food manufacturing — this is worth a conversation.