At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, **_“I can’t live without them.”_** Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s **People First** culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! **Location:** 850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315 **Job Description:** **Position Summary** This role is responsible for maintaining and growing a book of business by executing merchandising and marketing programs necessary to drive Freshsales and gross profit. **Here's What You'll Do** + Establish and maintain working relationships with independent customers and participates in the execution of merchandising and marketing programs necessary to drive Fresh Meat & Seafood sales  + Closely collaborate with Account Sales Managers to grow Fresh Meat & Seafood share of wallet, sales revenue and develop new sales leads and collateral across the breadth and regional customer base + Prepare and distribute targeted materials for new and existing customers + Monitors and follows up on operating performance of stores within local territory with specific regard to sales and profit performance of all existing and new products. + Serve as the local primary source of information for assigned categories and use information to influence the team and to improve the results.  + Build in-depth knowledge of latest sales menu to successfully convert a large number of outreach efforts into customer sales/orders/leads. + Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.  **Here's What You'll Need** + Bachelor's Degree (preferred) Business Administration, Food Marketing, or other related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.   + Four (4) years' experience in Fresh Meat field & account sales. + Strong verbal and written communication skills.    + Strong financial acumen, analytical, influencing and negotiations skills.    + Working knowledge of retail operations.    + Experience working across business units to leverage resources and capabilities to accomplish company goals.    + Proficient in Word, Excel, & PowerPoint …experience with purchasing systems & Salesforce is a plus.    + Inside (phone) sales experience is a plus.    + Ability to travel between 10-15% depending on assigned stores. **Physical Requirements:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment. As part of our **People First** culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package (https://careers.spartannash.com/why-work-here/benefits/) . SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position. **SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a** **People First** **culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit** **spartannash.com** **.** Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or an accommodation of any kind to complete an application, please contact us at recruiting@spartannash.com.