GPO Client - Strategic Accounts Manager

Job DescriptionThe Strategic Accounts Manager is dedicated to assisting in managing the comprehensive business relationships a key Avendra International client. The Strategic Accounts Manager strives to understand the client's business strategy, business objectives and goals, and builds deep account relationships from a service and economic perspective, ensuring high customer satisfaction with existing Avendra programs and greater penetration of Avendra offerings. The Strategic Accounts Manager works with the Director of Strategic Accounts to help design and execute comprehensive account plans which ultimately retain the client long-term, by delivering Avendra value (resources, expertise, and services) appropriately aligned with client goals and objectives.Position Reports to Director of Strategic Accounts. Location: Raleigh, NCJob ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities?    Establish and maintain excellent relationships with key corporate customer contacts at all customer locations;?    Help develop, implement, and track account plans, which accurately support the client's business strategy, goals and objectives and allocate Avendra resources against various objectives to increase client participation, satisfaction, and retention?    Provide regular account client plan, PDI/ad hoc initiatives and general Avendra updates to our clients at various organizational levels.?    Conduct recurring Client business reviews?    Facilitate discussions and issue resolution with appropriate internal Avendra departments as needed on client's behalf?    Identify and measure results against objectives?    Help facilitate and manage product evaluations and product cuttings?    Provide client with reoccurring reporting, to include custom and ad hoc reporting as requested.?    Measure results against objectives?    Facilitate and manage optimization and rationalization savings reporting and opportunities?    Establish and maintain relationships with manufacturers and distributors?    Maintain high client account satisfaction with Avendra?    Driving spend and achieving annual budgeted spend by property?    Implementing new Avendra programs?    Achieving committed spend participation rates based on the contract?    Implementing the appropriate client?s contracted terms and conditionsSecondary Responsibilities?    Educate ? simplify the complexities of program participation while promoting Avendra's overall value propositionPrimary Competencies?    Taking Initiative?    Problem Solving & Analytical Skills?    Relationship Building?    Organizational Acumen?    Strategic Perspective?    Championing ChangeOther Duties. Please note this role description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Work Environment. This job operates in an office setting at client offices. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.Physical Demands. This is largely a sedentary role with some light lifting of files possibly needed.Qualifications?    Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with the appropriate corporate office support and executive suite?    Ability to balance being an advocate for the clients' interests with implementing Avendra's goals with the customer?    Ability to "make things happen", either in troubleshooting role or in analyzing, identifying, or implementing an increase in the penetration of Avendra's offerings?    Excellent project management, communication and organizational skills?    Intermediate Excel skills, proficient PowerPoint presentation, strong analytical skills, and presentation skills?    F&B and hospitality knowledge required?    Sourcing experience helpful Position Details:?    Overnight Travel Requirements. Type: All modes of transportation, approximately 25% travel, length: 1-2 nights Years of Relevant ?    Experience. 3-5 years of experience?    Education Requirements.  BS/BA in relevant field required. Master's degree preferred?    Located in Raleigh, NC Benefits COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $115,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.       BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.        There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity. About AramarkOur MissionRooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. About AramarkThe people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Created: 2026-02-10