Sr Manager, Customer Development

Aspire Bakeries is a leading company in the bakery industry, known for creating delicious foods that bring people together. The Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounts – Customer Development will lead strategic customer relationships and drive profitable growth with key Foodservice distribution partners.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic development, planning, and execution for assigned Foodservice distributor accounts
• Cultivate long-term customer relationships and act as a consultative business partner
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities aligned with customer and market insights
• Drive category programs, joint business planning, and impactful customer presentations
• Partner with field sales, brokers, and internal cross‑functional teams to ensure flawless execution
• Manage contracts, pricing, forecasting, trade spend, and account-level financial performance
• Support operational initiatives including deductions, aged collectibles, and product updates

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• 7+ years of Foodservice industry experience, including corporate distributor account responsibility
• Proven ability to build strong customer relationships and influence across multiple levels
• Strong financial, analytical, and strategic problem‑solving skills
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal effectiveness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to work within customer/trade planning systems
• Ability to travel up to 50–75%
• MBA or advanced business coursework
• Experience in bakery, distribution, or value‑added Foodservice manufacturing
• Experience leading joint business planning or category management initiatives
• Strong ability to interpret category insights and market trends
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional strategic projects