Key Account Specialist

James Edward & CompaniesAsheville, North CarolinaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 week ago

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About this role

Purpose of this position:

The Key Account Specialists main priority is selling and executing initiatives with a set group of key accounts. Develop solutions that resonate with customer needs while achieving company goals; as well as help drive best practices by producing excellent results and creating innovative solutions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Management and development of regional key accounts to deliver assigned volume objectives.

- Establish and maintain friendly and professional relationships with management teams to increase sales and selling space.

- Maintain open communication with assigned district managers to ensure effective program implementation for assigned accounts.

- Leverage input from the team to develop strong plans and conceptual sells to the retailers.

- Conduct quarterly business reviews to update business, channel competition, opportunities, and promotions.

- Routinely engages in activities to build relationships and wire key accounts beyond buyer level.

- Creatively sells Red Bull standards and price points in a way that resonates with the customers needs.

- Customizes sales pitch to achieve account goals while driving effective, permanent displays and manage Red Bull products to ensure full distribution.

- Managing, motivating and sharing best practices with the ASMs.

- Determine current and ongoing product needs due to display pull through and ad activity

- Ensure that all equipment is clean and in good working order.

- Evaluate all competitors activities such as new launches and price reductions and communicate with Director of Key Accounts.

- Meet monthly KPIs focused on the following areas: sales, distribution, pricing, display, and merchandising components.

- Build and protect the Red Bull brand.

- Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Strong analytical and logistics skills

- Strong leadership skills

- Current drivers license with clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

- Repeatedly lifting 10-25 pounds including overhead.

- Ability to stand and walk frequently.

- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Education/Experience:

- Bachelors degree in business or Related Field preferred.

- 2 - 3 yrs experience in DSD management , including proven track record of meeting exceeding assigned sales objectives

- Knowledge of the beverage market preferred.

- Preferred prior sales experience.

Compensation/Benefits:

- Competitive compensation plan.

- 401k with 4% company match.

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Company vehicle.

- Company provided phone.

- Company paid life insurance.

- Paid time off after introductory period.

- Paid company holidays.

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