Key Account Executive

Key Account Executive

Are you passionate about healthy, organic food and believe in the importance of socially responsible business? Join Pure Ground Ingredients (PGI), a Certified B Corporation, as an Key Account Executive at our HQ/plant near Carson City and Minden, NV. PGI supplies certified organic herbs, spices, and botanicals to clients in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

The Key Account Executive will manage and expand key and mid-market customer accounts, fostering relationships, promoting upsell opportunities, and acquiring new B2B clients in various sectors, including food, beverage, supplement, and CPG. This role is essential in executing PGI's mission to provide premium organic ingredients with transparency and customer-focused service.

Account Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of mid-sized B2B clients. Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders. Manage forecasting, contract renewals, and upsell opportunities.

Sales Expansion

Identify new revenue opportunities within existing accounts. Cross-sell other formats and offer new product lines and promotions. Understand evolving client needs and trends.

New Client Acquisition

Identify and qualify new mid-market B2B leads. Conduct outreach, respond to inquiries, and close deals with support from the sales team.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with production, Purchasing, and QA to ensure high-quality delivery. Input and maintain all sales activities and pipeline updates in CRM (Customer Relationship Management system).

Reporting & Performance

Meet monthly and quarterly sales targets. Report customer feedback and trends to the Business Development Director. Monitor account health and implement corrective actions.

KPIs

Account growth rate (% revenue increase per account) New account acquisition per quarter Customer satisfaction (on-time delivery, product quality feedback) CRM pipeline accuracy and follow-ups completed