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Job Purpose and Impact

This position is in our Food Manufacturing Business where we are committed to serving and partnering with new and existing customers. Our portfolio of products includes beef, egg, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, texturizers, cocoa and chocolate. 
In this role, the Associate Account Manager will develop the ability to assess customer needs to suggest appropriate products, services and solutions that maximize product revenue and improve profitability. You will develop ways to nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders, implement business plans, and increase sales and revenue. 

Key Accountabilities

• Build customer relationships to sell products, provide quotes within pricing function guidelines.
• Assist in the development of customer sales strategies to meet customer goals and objectives.
• Gather and communicate channel, market, customer or competitive information and intelligence and collaborate with the team on strategy and pricing functions.
• Partner with the team to manage and coordinate contracts, resolve claims and disputes.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Deliver on growth targets as assigned 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight up to 20%

External Applicant Information

• Location: This position is open to remote candidates in the US. 
• The expected base salary for this position is $55,000 to $79,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.  At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit:  https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).