As the National Accounts Manager - Retail, you will lead efforts to transform retail supply chains by driving the shift from traditional corrugated packaging to Tosca's sustainable Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs). You'll develop and strengthen relationships with key retail partners-from the C-suite to distribution centers-serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
In this high-impact role, you will influence decision-makers, uncover growth opportunities, and drive adoption of RPCs across complex retail networks. You'll manage and expand strategic accounts, lead new business initiatives, and collaborate across multiple departments to deliver solutions that generate long-term value.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key retail partners, building strong relationships across functions and levels-from distribution centers to corporate leadership.
- Influence retailers to adopt Tosca's Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) by demonstrating the value of sustainable packaging across their supply chain.
- Partner closely with Tosca's Protein, Produce, Egg, and New Business Development teams to support supplier engagement and ensure alignment with retailers.
- Lead initial RFP efforts and ongoing contract maintenance negotiations to maximize EBITA.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities by securing trials and managing pilots that demonstrate RPC impact on efficiency and sustainability.
- Support the conversion of goods shipped to retailers from traditional single-use packaging to Tosca's RPCs, ensuring buy-in from both retailer and supplier partners.
- Build and maintain detailed account plans for retail partners, aligning strategies with revenue goals and Tosca's sustainability mission.
- Conduct supply chain and cost analyses to build compelling value propositions and support decision-making at the retail level.
- Maintain a healthy pipeline of retailer-driven opportunities and ensure continuous progress toward adoption milestones.
- Travel as needed to meet with retail stakeholders, support pilot programs, and drive in-person engagement.