
Account Development Specialist – Convenience Stores
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: North Charleston • South Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Analyze data and insights to identify opportunities, develop target lists, qualify prospects, and build sales plans for potential future customers
- Regularly and consistently pre-plan account visits with an agenda, service purpose, and selling opportunities
- Prioritize sales activities to achieve objectives based on opportunities identified within each qualified target account
- Visit target accounts in person, capture visit notes, build follow up plans considering previous visit outcomes, and document in CRM (Proof)
- Maintain deep knowledge of SGWS products and correctly present and position them in each account
- Propose selling solutions to each target account and win the sale using consultative selling skills
- Build positive, credible, lasting customer relationships based on trust
- Achieve internal SGWS and supplier objectives as prioritized by management
- Adapt the selling approach based on each target customer’s buying styles and individual business needs
- Be knowledgeable and experienced in the market, staying current with what competitors are offering and how SGWS products are positioned relative to the competition
- Document and maintain account- and customer-specific information in CRM (Proof)
- Participate in sales meetings, on-site training, and supplier events as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 21 years or older
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Able to analyze and understand data and information
- Able to leverage SGWS technology to perform duties and responsibilities
- Able to build and structure customer presentations and product proposals
- Proficient in using mobile devices (e.g., iPad®, smartphone) and online communication techniques (email, posting, texting, etc.) in a professional manner
- Able to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
- Able to take responsibility for own actions and results; commits to providing a consistently high level of service to targets, customers, suppliers, colleagues, and management
- Able to communicate effectively through various methods and express self clearly and concisely while appropriately tailoring the message to the audience
- Able to be nimble in ambiguity; be open to change; embrace innovative ideas
- Team player; works collaboratively with others
- Able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
- Able to maintain a valid and current driver’s license
- Able to travel as needed
Benefits
- comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
- dental and vision plans
- tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
- disability coverage
- life insurance plans
- 401(k) plan
- tuition assistance
- wellness program
- parental leave
- vacation accrual
- paid sick leave
- more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisconsultative sellingcustomer presentationsproduct proposalsCRM documentationsales planningaccount managementsales activities prioritizationmarket knowledgecompetitive analysis
Soft Skills
relationship buildingeffective communicationadaptabilityresponsibilityteam collaborationresults-drivenproblem-solvingcustomer servicetime managementflexibility
Certifications
High School DiplomaGEDvalid driver's license