Full-Time

National Account Manager

Non Commercial, Foodservice

Posted on 5/29/2024

Impossible Foods

Impossible Foods

501-1,000 employees

Produces plant-based meat and dairy alternatives

Food & Agriculture

Compensation Overview

$97.5k - $156kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Can be performed from any US state except for Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Management
Salesforce
Marketing
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience selling to Non Commercial Group Purchasing Organizations.
  • An ability to travel in the US and Canada up to 40% of the time with some nights and weekends required for customer meetings, shows and conventions.
  • Demonstrated experience in complex sales environments, demonstrating success in sales that have a major impact on our business, many partners and longer sales cycle (6+ months).
  • Must be able to negotiate contractual agreements, by engaging cross functional leaders, and leading negotiation.
  • Ability to navigate the Non Commercial channel priorities for growth.
  • Structured and organized problem solver who can drive projects to completion with minimal direction; attention to detail and ability to deep-dive when necessary; must be able to lead Senior/C-Level relationships and meetings with little oversight.
  • Seasoned communicator; both written and spoken - experience creating and giving presentations a must.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales goals.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual volume and net revenue targets.
  • Increase portfolio depth and velocity at existing accounts, while securing new partnerships to expand availability.
  • Execute Channel growth strategies by engaging Food Service Management partners for growth opportunities.
  • Support the strategic plans for penetrating and closing Non Commercial accounts, as well as the ongoing management of those accounts.
  • Build relationships with customer's key decision makers across their Procurement, Culinary, Marketing, and senior leadership teams.
  • Coordinate Demand Strategy channel sales with your key internal partners including Product Management, Marketing, Communications, Insights, Finance, Legal, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
  • Successfully retain existing accounts, balancing volume, growth and margin.
  • Be responsible for account list P&L and legal contracts - you will handle operator trade, guide promotional spend in coordination with your marketing partner, and will be responsible for negotiating preferential deal terms for Impossible Foods.
  • Use various sales tools (such as Salesforce) and provide regular reports to senior managers.
  • Negotiates corporate trade and marketing programs with the goal of maximizing growth and exceeding net revenue per lb goals.
  • Understands the channels that drive customer success and works in conjunction with their teammates to win nationally and locally.
  • Leverage industry and customer insights to develop compelling selling narratives that drive actionable strategies and tactics.
  • Participate in relevant trade shows and conferences.
  • Analyze distribution and non-buy reports on a monthly basis to close gaps.

Impossible Foods creates plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy, and fish, aiming to improve the global food system. Their products, like the Impossible™ Burger, are designed to replicate the taste and texture of traditional animal products using specific plant ingredients. This approach allows them to cater to meat lovers while promoting sustainability. Unlike many competitors, Impossible Foods focuses on understanding consumer preferences and using science to create products that deliver similar experiences to eating meat. The company's goal is to secure a sustainable future by reducing reliance on animal agriculture.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$1.8B

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Impossible Foods secured $500 million in new funding, boosting financial stability.
  • The company expanded its retail line with new products, including Disney-themed nuggets.
  • Impossible Foods' partnership with Whole Foods Market increases product accessibility.

What critics are saying

  • Consumer skepticism towards GMOs may affect acceptance of Impossible Foods' heme protein.
  • The plant-based meat market is experiencing a slowdown in growth.
  • Intellectual property vulnerabilities are highlighted by the settlement with Motif FoodWorks.

What makes Impossible Foods unique

  • Impossible Foods uses heme protein to mimic meat's taste and texture.
  • The company focuses on plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy, and fish products.
  • Impossible Foods launched the first in-person dining experience in Chicago in 2023.

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Benefits

Paid mission days - Get paid to spend two days a year reconnecting with our mission! Spend it in nature or team up with colleagues to serve local communities and contribute to the greater good.

Generous time off policy - We offer 4 weeks paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays, so you’ll be able to take the time you need to relax and recharge.

Health & wellness - To keep your body and mind healthy, we offer premium medical coverage, emotional support resources, and access to a fitness center at our Redwood City Headquarters

Generous equity package - We offer meaningful ownership in our company so all employees can share in Impossible Foods’ success.

Financial security - To help you feel financially supported, no matter what the future holds, we offer 401k plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.

Commuter benefits - Save hundreds per year on commuter fees.

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