Account Manager (Produce)

Location: Chicago, IL office preferred; remote work is available for exceptional candidates. Anticipated travel up to 25%.

Company

Produce Alliance, a hirify.global brand, provides fresh produce procurement, distribution, category management, information services, food safety assurance, and supply chain solutions to foodservice clients across North America.

What you will do

• Manage a portfolio of custom distribution clients across the QSR and fast-casual segments and serve as the primary day-to-day account contact.
• Develop and execute account plans supporting sales targets, client growth, and operational efficiency.
• Lead regular client and distributor communications, resolving issues, communicating pricing updates, and providing distribution and logistics support.
• Coordinate new account, market, item, and Limited Time Offer rollouts, including timelines with internal and external stakeholders.
• Research produce industry trends, provide market feedback, and contribute to category strategy and service expansion.
• Collaborate on sales forecasting, quarterly account reports, business reviews, site visits, product testing, and client conferences.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of sales or account management experience in the produce industry.
• Experience building relationships with owners, decision-makers, and business champions as a supplier, vendor, or partner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organization across multiple priorities.
• Availability to handle client needs outside normal business hours when required.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Tableau, and Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-focused work environment emphasizing effective and efficient results over constant presence.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and other benefits from day one.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Training, development opportunities, and competitive pay.
• Flexible PTO with no accrual requirement.
• Work sponsorship is not available for this role.