Key Account Manager – Midwest (Remote)

About the role

Garage Beer is looking for a proactive Key Account Manager to expand its presence across national and key retail chain accounts in the Midwest. This remote position focuses on building strong relationships with buyers, translating customer priorities into actionable plans, and ensuring the brand wins in high‑visibility retail environments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead customer business plans across multiple geographies to achieve volume, profit, and market‑share goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners, buying offices, and internal stakeholders.
• Leverage customer, sales, and market insights to guide strategic account planning and identify high‑impact growth opportunities.
• Implement strategy across assigned retailers and channels to ensure alignment and strong execution.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with sales leadership, marketing, operations, and distributor partners.
• Conduct regular in‑market visits to evaluate performance, monitor execution, and identify improvement opportunities.

Required profile

• 4+ years of experience in retail sales, key accounts, or account management within CPG or beverage/alcohol.
• Proven ability to manage key accounts, build strong customer relationships, and support sales growth.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills that influence decisions and drive execution.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned Midwest territory.

Required skills