Key Account Manager

ABOUT BECAUSE INTERNATIONAL

Because International’s mission is to alleviate poverty by distributing impact products and supporting product-focused entrepreneurs. Our flagship product is The Shoe That Grows, a one-of-a-kind shoe that expands five sizes and lasts for years. To date, over 400,000 pairs have gone to kids and families around the world and it’s being produced in Kenya—bringing jobs to one of the countries where The Shoe That Grows is distributed most.

After nearly 10 years of successfully selling to individuals and smaller organizations serving kids impacted by poverty, our footwear is newly positioned to sell in large quantities to major organizations committed to large-scale relief and poverty alleviation efforts. The need is massive and the opportunity is huge. We’re looking for a candidate who can join and help lead our sales effort as we go from selling and distributing hundreds of thousands of pairs to millions of pairs.

ROLE OBJECTIVE

This position will play a key role in cultivating existing partnerships and creating new relationships to secure large ($20k ) sales of The Shoe through organizations and individuals.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and execute a strategic sales and communication plan aimed at large customers and partners.
• Create a key account pipeline and establish new accounts.
• Help refine process for inbound leads and convert to sales
• Manage data and regularly update in Salesforce.
• Other key account manager duties as needed, including monthly reporting on activity.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Performance will be measured by:

• Achieving overall agreed-upon revenue goal
• Number of new customer and partner relationships
• Development and execution of sales and communication plans
• Regular and timely reporting, including updating Salesforce to reflect communication plan actions
• Management of process, deadlines and budget
• Stewardship of the mission, goals and values of the organization

TEAM

This role will work alongside the CEO and additional members of the Sales Team to support the mission of Because International. This role will be supported by the Marketing and Customer Success Teams whose roles and expertise include digital marketing, graphic design, written and visual storytelling, donor relations, mid-level sales and customer support.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, sales, or related field
• 3 years of experience and a proven track record in a sales or equivalent business development role

COMPENSATION

• $65,000 depending on experience
• Flexible PTO
• Medical and dental insurance available
• 403(b) with employer match up to 3%

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Based at our Nampa, Idaho office
• Hybrid schedule with virtual/WFH days
• Some travel (2–3 weeks minimum) required annually

Job Type: Full-time

Experience level:

• 3 years

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nampa, ID 83651