JOB TITLE:โฏโฏAccount Manager
EMPLOYER:โฏโฏNackard Pepsi, Flagstaff AZ
DEPARTMENT:โฏโฏSales
REPORTS TO:โฏโฏArea Sales Manager
EFFECTIVE DATE:โฏUpon Hire
POSITION:โฏFull-Time,โฏOn-site, Salary (to be discussed in interview), Additional sales incentive opportunity available
SUMMARY:
This full-time positionโฏis responsible forโฏachieving sales goals andโฏobjectivesโฏthrough effective selling, merchandising, servicing, and completing other related sales duties.โฏThis position supervises store merchandising and ensures all accounts are satisfied and properly servicedโฏon a regular basis. This position is alsoโฏresponsible forโฏmanagingโฏand expandingโฏbusiness relationships withโฏaccounts,โฏimplementingโฏstrategyโฏandโฏsales plansโฏfor overall business development, sales, and account management. Located in and around the Prescott, AZ area.
SCHEDULE:
- Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm (One hour lunch). Weekends as needed(business needs).
- Theโฏpositionโฏis responsible forโฏwriting orders forโฏsetโฏaccountsโฏeachโฏdayโฏby the deadlineโฏset by management. Once orders are in,โฏAccount Managersโฏare responsible forโฏextra duties including but not limitedโฏto:โฏBuildingโฏdisplays,โฏselling inโฏextra items, rotatingโฏproducts, placing price tags, ordering POS, and placing/installing POS.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Increase distribution of all products and packages
- Secure the best possible selling position for our products
- Responsible for ensuring all shelves/racks/displays are full and rotated every sales visit
- Responsible forโฏutilizingโฏsales tools to keepโฏaccurateโฏinventory of all products inside each account
- Writeโฏaccurateโฏorders to ensure no overstock or out-of-stock situations
- Sell-in permanent, temporary, and promotional secondary displays
- Ensure that discounts are used effectively to increase sales
- Solicit placement of marketing equipment for exclusive use of Nackard Pepsi products
- Monitor customer satisfaction
- Identifyโฏandโฏsolicitโฏlost, inactive,โฏor potential new accounts on assigned route
- Notifyโฏmanagementโฏof all new account opportunities,โฏso they canโฏassistโฏin securing the new account if needed
- Maintain and increase shelf facings for all Nackard Pepsi products
- Display all Nackard Pepsi products by brand according to the vertical stacking concept and current standards
- Utilize Point-of-Purchase materials to stimulate sales
- Report service issues using the correct tools
- Place andโฏmaintainโฏallโฏPOSโฏmaterial
- Identifyโฏand handle any close-dated products per P.Q.I. policy
- Communicate merchandising instructions to merchandisers
- Make sure all โselling toolsโ are in the sales vehicleโฏ(personal car)
- Follow correct check-out procedures
- Drive vehicle safely, courteously, and obey all traffic regulations
- Must be able to lift product weighing asโฏmuch asโฏ55 pounds
- Attend all sales meetings
- Complete various other responsibilities as assigned by supervisorโฏ
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Thisโฏpositionโฏhas no supervisory responsibilitiesโฏbutโฏis responsible forโฏdirecting merchandising staffโฏinโฏstores.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA) fromโฏaโฏfour-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experienceโฏnot necessary, but preferred.
- Computer skillsโฏrequired:โฏSpreadsheet Software (Excel); Inventory Softwareโฏ(VIP); Order Processing Systemsโฏ(VIP); Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook);โฏandโฏPresentation software (PowerPoint).
- Other skillsโฏrequired:โฏ
- Well-developed negotiation,โฏprojectโฏand account management skills.
- Working knowledge of industry product information.
- Demonstrated ability to create sales results and sell services in a complex environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem resolution and consultative sales skills.
- Capability to meet or exceedโฏsaleโฏtargets.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
- Commitment to excellence andโฏhigh standards.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities andโฏworkflow.
- Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Good judgment with the ability to makeโฏtimelyโฏand sound decisions.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in person, on the phone, electronically, or through other means to individuals and groups.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptabilityโฏ- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctualityโฏ- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Business Acumenโฏโ Understands business implications of decisions.
- Customer Serviceโฏ- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs;โฏSolicitsโฏcustomer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service andโฏassistance; Meets commitments.
- Dependabilityโฏ-Responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifiesโฏappropriate personโฏwith an alternate plan.
- Ethicsโฏโ Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrityโฏand ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- InitiativeโฏโTakes independentโฏactions; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asksโฏfor and offers help when needed.
- Innovationโฏโ Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
- Interpersonal Skillsโฏ- Focuses on solving conflict, notblaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control;โฏRemainsโฏopen to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Judgementโฏโ Displays willingness to make decisions;โฏExhibitsโฏsound andโฏaccurateโฏjudgement; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includesโฏappropriate peopleโฏin decision-making process; Makesโฏtimelyโฏdecisions.
- Motivationโฏ- Sets and achieves challenging goals;โฏDemonstratesโฏpersistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self againstโฏstandardโฏof excellence.
- Oral Communicationโฏ- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions;โฏParticipatesโฏin meetings.
- Planning/Organizingโฏ- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals andโฏobjectives; Develops realistic action plans.
- Problem Solvingโฏ-โฏIdentifiesโฏand resolves problemsโฏin a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Professionalismโฏ- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Qualityโฏโ Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance;โฏMonitorsโฏown work to ensure quality.
- Quantityโฏโ Meets productivity standards; Completes work inโฏtimelyโฏmanner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
- Safety and Securityโฏ-โฏObservesโฏsafety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Teamworkโฏ- Balances team and individual responsibilities;โฏExhibitsโฏobjectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequentlyโฏrequired to stand/walk
- Continually required toโฏutilizeโฏhand and finger dexterity,talkor hear.
- Occasionallyโฏrequired toโฏworkโฏnear moving mechanical parts.
- Frequently exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usuallyโฏmoderateโฏโฏ
- Frequentlyโฏrequired toโฏlift and/or move up toโฏ55โฏpounds.โฏ
COMPANY BENEFITS:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- LongโฏTermโฏDisability
- Childcare Benefit
- 401(k) With Generous Company Match
- Sick Time &โฏVacation Pay
- Job Type: Full-timeโฏ