Overview:
NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – LOGISTICS
LOCATION: BAKERSFIELD, CA.
SHIFT: DAY
REPORTS TO: SR MANAGER OF INBOUND LOGISTICS
About the Opportunity:
Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a National Account Manager – Logistics responsible for managing strategic relationships with key national customers. This role is responsible for growing revenue, strengthening customer partnerships, identifying new business opportunities, and coordinating with internal operations teams to ensure exceptional service. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of logistics, transportation, freight, or supply chain industry and a proven track record of managing large customer accounts. Whether you are a current GPG team member looking to grow your career or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture, this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable grower, packer, and shippers. At GPG, we take pride in delivering fresh, healthy, and safe products to communities while caring for the earth’s natural resources and investing in our family of employees—come grow with us!
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Additional Info:
What You Will Need:
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, freight, supply chain, sales, account management, or a related industry.
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Proven experience managing large or national customer accounts.
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Demonstrated success in sales, account management, business development, or strategic account management.
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Strong understanding of logistics operations, transportation services, and supply chain solutions.
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Excellent negotiation, presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Experience with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office or similar business tools.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across departments.
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Ability and willingness to travel to customer locations, industry events, and other business meetings as required.
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Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets company policy, insurance, and DMV requirements.
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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.
What Will Set You Apart:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
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Experience managing multimillion-dollar accounts or complex national contracts.
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Existing relationships within the logistics, transportation, retail, manufacturing, e-commerce, or distribution sectors.
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Experience with contract negotiations, RFPs, and formal bid processes.
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Familiarity with TMS, WMS, freight management, 3PL, brokerage, or other logistics technologies.
Benefits:
Starting Wage: $90,000 - $95,000 / Yearly
Filling Deadline: August 25th, 2026 (Internal Candidates)
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Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
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Subsidized benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage.
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Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year.
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401(k) plan
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Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time
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Employer-paid life insurance
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Subsidized gym membership
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Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California.
