Senior Key Account Manager

gpac is partnering with a globally recognized, rapidly growing premium pet food brand to hire a Senior Key Account Manager - Pet to drive strategic growth across the Pet Specialty channel.

In this high-impact role, you'll manage and expand key relationships with national retailers, regional accounts, and distributors while helping shape sales strategy, market expansion, and long-term customer partnerships. This position offers strong leadership visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on a fast-growing brand.

This is an onsite role based in Scottsdale, AZ.

What You'll Bring

• 5-10+ years of experience in CPG sales, pet industry sales, or related categories
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field preferred
• Proven experience managing national accounts, regional retailers, and/or distributors
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales trends, forecasts, and business data
• Experience leading customer business reviews, presentations, and strategic planning discussions
• Track record of driving growth through promotions, pricing, and account development strategies
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and accounts
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel as needed and work onsite in Scottsdale, AZ

• Be part of a premium global pet brand with strong U.S. growth momentum
• High-visibility position with influence on key account strategy and expansion
• Manage impactful retailer and distributor partnerships in a growing category
• Collaborative, cross-functional culture with strong leadership exposure
• Backed by a stable, established international company
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term growth opportunity

Base salary range: $90K-$110K, depending on experience.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you have experience in pet, CPG, or strategic account management and want to join a growth-focused organization where you can directly influence business expansion, apply today. Or send your confidential resume to Brittany at [email protected] for immediate consideration!

keywords: pet industry, pet food, pet treats, pet specialty, pet food manufacturing, CPG, food manufacturing, key account management

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.