The Key Account Manager will report directly for the Senior Director of Strategic Accounts, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Directly manage the day to day retail relationship, promotional sell in, special projects, contract negotiation and distribution channel relationship in key account workload
Work across internal departments to resolve any and all customer issues
Collaborate with the Trade Marketing and Category Leadership team to develop custom Chain Retail Programming to drive rate of sale and incremental product placement within these retail chains
Develop and deliver successful retail programming partnerships that maximize ROI sales budget management in mind
Effectively communicate with internal departments & retail customers to develop & execute sales strategies
Work with internal departments to renew Retail Partner contracts
Routine management of sales execution and compliance of agreements/contracts with retail chain accounts.
Previous experience working remotely and ability to travel 60%
Requirements
Key Account Sales experience, preferably in the consumer products industry
Proven sales leadership ability with advanced business development skills
Excellent verbal/written communication skills. In addition to Region VP and Directors, communication to internal and external sales teams is critical to success in this role
Analytical working knowledge using IRI and Nielsen to provide retail customers with fact-based category insights to elevate sales leadership position
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Highly self-motivated, results oriented, and ability to drive category leadership sales execution
Strong internal and external customer orientation with the ability to succeed in a team environment
Highly adaptable and inherently motivated to develop a portfolio growth strategy within the industry
Proven track record of successful management in c-store channel with multi state operating retailers
Industry experience in Tobacco or Vaping categories