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Key Account Food Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

The Key Account Manager is responsible for providing high quality service with a focus on corporate ... Culinary and food sales - retail experience * Minimum of 2 years of sales experience * Excellent ...

The Key Account Executive position will prospect to existing customers with the highest potential ... Experience in B2B or food and beverage is a plus * Bachelor's Degree required Role Highlights

Key Account Manager

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Curious & Creative Hungry For Food & Results Entrepreneurial Forward Thinking & Flexible Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs) Position Summary: The Key Account Manager is responsible for providing high ...

Key Account Manager

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Curious & Creative Hungry For Food & Results Entrepreneurial Forward Thinking & Flexible Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs) Position Summary: The Key Account Manager is responsible for providing high ...

Key Account Manager I

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$44K - $78K/yr

Key Account Manager I This position also works closely with internal Advantage Solutions associates ... food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels ...

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How much do key account food jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for key account food in Texas is $86,237.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $103,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for someone in a Key Account Food role?

A typical day for a Key Account Food professional involves maintaining and strengthening relationships with major clients, coordinating with internal teams such as logistics and product development, and addressing any client concerns or product issues. You’ll spend time analyzing sales data, forecasting demand, and preparing proposals to meet client needs. Regular site visits, calls, or virtual meetings with clients are common, as well as collaborating with marketing and supply chain departments to ensure excellent service delivery. This dynamic role demands flexibility and proactive communication to meet both client expectations and company objectives.

What is a Key Account Food?

A Key Account Food job focuses on managing and growing relationships with major food industry clients, such as retailers, wholesalers, or foodservice providers. The role involves developing sales strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring customer satisfaction to drive long-term business growth. Key responsibilities include market analysis, coordinating with internal teams, and meeting sales targets. Strong communication, negotiation, and industry knowledge are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Key Account Food position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Key Account Food professional, you need a strong background in sales or account management within the food industry, coupled with knowledge of supply chain and product distribution. Familiarity with CRM systems, sales analytics tools, and possibly certifications in food safety or handling are often required. Outstanding negotiation, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills help you manage and grow key client accounts effectively. These abilities drive customer satisfaction, secure long-term partnerships, and support sustained business growth in a competitive sector.

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Infographic showing various Key Account Food job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,237 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Key Account Manager - Food and Beverage

NCH Corporation

Irving, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Established, Entrepreneurial, Empowered...Explore the Opportunities!

Key Account Manager (CAM) - Food & Beverage

Thank you for exploring a career with Chem-Aqua, an international company where we work in small teams that have a direct impact on success. We're seeking an experienced Key Account Manager (Food & Beverage) to build and protect Chem-Aqua's reputation as a world-class water treatment provider. The Key Account Manager (KAM) is part of a team of sales leaders that creates opportunities for growth by driving sales from a corporate level down to a local level.  With a focus on company revenue and profitability, KAMs are adept at viewing water treatment from a customer's viewpoint, and helping our organization deliver on that vision. This position is remote and no relocation is required.  This position will focus on our food and beverage market segment.  Water Treatment experience in food or beverage manufacturing facilities is required.  If you're seeking a sales role in a personable, stable yet thriving environment, our Key Account Manager position could be a match for you!

A little about us

Applying for a new job is a little like entering uncharted territory. We want you to feel 100% confident about the application process, the position and our company before committing your time to apply, so that none of the above comes as a surprise. Let's start with some information about our company, Chem-Aqua, so you can get to know us better.

Chem-Aqua is a subsidiary company of NCH Corporation, a privately held, family-owned, global business headquartered in Irving, Texas, near Dallas. NCH has more than 7,500 employees, offices and facilities on six continents, and clients in more than 50 countries. This includes the corporate headquarters as well as the other subsidiary companies. We clean and conserve water, save energy, and deliver best-in-class maintenance solutions, with a focus on industrial and commercial businesses.

  • About Chem-Aqua and our history
  • Our products and solutions
  • NCH brands and divisions  

Culture and benefits

We're a global company with a family feel, offering the same benefits of an international corporation with the personal relationships of a small business. Working in our small teams and close-knit environment, you'd never guess we had a 7,500+ employee head count. We realize a job is more than just a job - it's an extension of your life and family - and we're committed to maintaining just that. For us, culture is not just a perk; it's essential to how we thrive. And that's speaking for 100 years in the business!

  • Employee-centric environment (regular corporate activities, personal relationships, small teams)
  • Family-first attitude (work-life balance support, paid parental leave, flexible hours)
  • Approachable leadership (collaboration with top leaders, open-door policy)
  • Growth-oriented mindset (autonomy, creative freedom to explore new ideas)
  • Paid vacation and holiday leave
  • Wellness initiatives (on-site fitness facility and cafeteria, planned activities)
  • Community involvement (volunteering, fundraisers, charity events, school sponsorships and donations)
  • Employee recognition programs (appreciation week, awards and ceremonies)
  • Personal and professional development and growth
  • Financial wellness (retirement options, 401K match, employee credit union)
  • Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability)

If this sounds like a fit for you so far, keep reading.

A little about you

Characteristics of our successful KAMs vary considerably...they are a unique piece to the puzzle that makes up a cohesive team. It's a challenging job, but one that is very fulfilling. However, our KAMs do share a few important traits:

  • Superior communication skills
  • Persistent yet patient
  • Extremely ethical
  • Consummate team player that ensures good awareness of complete corporate account sales and customer service plans across the entire Chem-Aqua target market
  • Capable of navigating a complex web of personalities to find commonalities that help create win-win scenarios
  • Focused on company revenue and profitability

Day-to-day work examples

We support growth, opportunity and variety, which means your day-to-day has the potential to adapt with you and your passions. If you're not challenged and growing, neither are we. For starters, though, here are some day-to-day examples of what you will be doing:

  • Work within a team structure to ensure good awareness of complete corporate account sales and customer service plans across the entire Chem-Aqua target market
  • Maintain and grow existing corporate accounts in the Food & Beverage portfolio
  • Maintain relationships with contacts in Food & Beverage portfolio of existing locations as well as at the corporate level
  • Encourage and assist local sales reps and managers with opening new locations of portfolio accounts
  • Guard the reputation of Chem-Aqua as a high quality service provider/partner within the target organization
  • Ensure technical competence of field representatives and that ROI opportunities are identified and properly communicated
  • Review FSR compliance and written reports. Contact field management to address quality and compliance issues
  • Up-sell value added opportunities in existing locations and corporate accounts
  • Conduct account reviews with corporate customers and related Sales Managers
  • Identify new prospects to develop into corporate accounts.  Primary focus being boiler, cooling, wastewater, and odor control applications in Food & Beverage industry
  • Target and assist in closing individual locations when appropriate

Sound like a fit for you?

If yes, jump aboard, and apply today.

For next steps, expect a direct phone or email response once we are able to review your application. We are committed to responding to all applicants, no matter the outcome, so we appreciate your patience to allow time for this. In the meantime, learn more about Chem-Aqua and our culture by checking out our LinkedIn or Facebook pages.


*ChemA

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.


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About NCH

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NCH Corporation is a leading industrial supplier and manufacturer with over nine decades of history dedicated to innovative products. The corporation is headquartered in Irving, Texas, United States, and serves a global market. Founded in 1919, the company quickly established itself in the industry by offering solutions for industrial and commercial businesses, focusing on maintenance, repair, and operations supplies. The breadth of their product and service portfolio is vast, encompassing chemicals, plumbing, hardware, electronics, software, and water treatment solutions. NCH Corporation operates with a mission to offer superior solutions, customer service, and ensure optimal business operations worldwide. Their outstanding commitment to innovation has garnered recognition and respect within the industry.

Industry

Chemical manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1919