Atlantic, IA, 50022, USA
2 days ago
Account Manager- Atlantic, IA
Overview/Function: The Account Manager executes sales strategies for Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, with responsibility for maintaining customer relationships, developing new business, and growing existing sales. Major Responsibilities: + Oversee sales and promotional efforts for stores within assigned territory and accounts. + Execute effective short-term and long-term sales strategies. + Positively influence and negotiate with retail stores, negotiating promotional exhibits and sales activities. + Develop and conduct effective sales and promotional presentations. + Develop and maintain solid relationships with key decision-makers, and maintain regular and frequent visit and communication schedule. + Positively reflect Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company in their appearance, interactions, and decisions, upholding the companys mission and values. + Handle complaints and troubleshoot issues. + Regularly work with internal teams to achieve sales strategies and to resolve customer or delivery issues. + Provide applicable sales and sales activity reports. + As needed, provide assistance for building and setting-up displays, replenishing or rotating product, inventory maintenance, in-store housekeeping, etc. + Other related duties as required and assigned. Qualifications Experience & Qualifications: + High School Diploma with at 1-3 of sales or store merchandising experience. Bachelors degree is preferred but not required. + Customer-focused with the ability to positively and effectively interact with customers is essential. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to set priorities, and meet timetables leading to the attainment of goals. + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. + Outstanding presentation, selling and negotiating skills. + Strong problem resolution and analytical thinking skills. Ability to analyze and effectively solve complex problems. + Excellent team-player with the ability to effectively interact with multiple departments (i.e. merchandising, delivery). + Ability to make frequent visits to multiple customer sites each day + Reliable vehicle transportation with a good driving record, and valid driver's license and insurance. (Vehicle reimbursement is available.) + Flexible with the ability to adapt to varying situations + Good computer skills (MS Office) Additional: + The role will travel to various customer sites, as a result each environment will vary. + This position requires regular standing, walking, twisting, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, sitting, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climb stairs. The employee may occasionally need to lift and/or move items over 55 lbs. Some manual finger, hand, and arm dexterity, and potentially work around cramped and tight spaces will be needed. + The role is considered a safety sensitive position. + Extensive day travel is required with this role (up to 75% of the time) to customer sites. + The typical workday will be Monday-Friday during the day, however due to retail environments, some evening and weekend work may be required. Note: No posting can contain a fully comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required in this role. Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a dynamic, ever-changing environment requiring flexibility and a willing, team-based attitude. Some duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. To ensure the safety of our employees, our customers, and our products, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a drug-free workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment/post-offer drug and random drug testing. AA/EOE
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