Sales Account Manager Job at LaSalle Network, Kansas City, KS

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  • LaSalle Network
  • Kansas City, KS

Job Description

We are partnering with a wholesale food-distribution leader supplying proteins, produce, dry goods, and restaurant supplies to restaurants, retailers, and specialty markets in the Kansas City, KS area.  Our client is looking to hire on a high-energy Sales Account Manager who brings fresh ideas, an aggressive sales mindset, and a strong ability to grow profitable business.

This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives on developing new business, bringing innovative approaches to an established team, and closing revenue at scale.

Sales Account Manager Responsibilities

  • Grow a profit-driven book of business across restaurant, foodservice, and retail channels—no assigned territories.

  • Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities in the Kansas City area such as the BBQ category.

  • Conduct regular outside sales visits to build customer relationships and expand market share.

  • Manage inside sales activity including outbound calls, prospecting, and follow-up.

  • Provide fresh insights, new ideas, and strategic selling approaches to strengthen team performance.

  • Partner with internal AR and accounting teams on payment status, maintaining strong rapport with customers throughout the collections process.

Sales Account Manager Requirements:

  • 2–3+ years of sales experience in food distribution, protein sales, or related categories.

  • Proven track record managing or growing $3.5–$4M+ in annual revenue.

  • A proactive, entrepreneurial, highly motivated sales hunter.

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with restaurant, retail, or foodservice operators.

  • Ability to balance field work and in-office sales activity.

  • Knowledge of proteins (beef, pork, poultry, seafood) is highly preferred.

  • Experience selling high-margin or specialty products is a plus.


Targeted compensation for the position includes a large benefits package inclusive of 401k, medical, dental, vision, PTO, and more. Within the first 6 months: Base salary (range depends on experience).  After 6 months: transition to draw + uncapped commission based on gross profit. Earnings directly tied to margin performance, customer growth, and collections. Budget: $60k-$80k

Interested? Apply today! 

Natalie Saccone
Sr. Recruiter, Marketing & Sales
LaSalle Network

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Work at office,

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