Key Account Manager-Birmingham Alabama - Georgia Crown Distributing : Job Details

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage Independent Grocery chain buyers.
• Enter price promotions into chain portals.
• Must be proficient and timely on recapping market activity as well as activity of direct reports where applicable.
• Implement local programming from Sales Goal Tracker
• Involved in all aspects of product presentations and flow through and activation with assigned Chain Accounts
• Implement national programming with accounts.
• Help facilitate new account openings.
• Collaborate with sales managers to ensure presentation of priority brands.
• Show professionalism in all areas as a leader.
• Handle all responsibilities assigned from General Sales Manager as outlined in area of responsibility discussions.
• Willing to show flexibility to adapt to newly assigned projects and responsibilities.
• Attend sales meetings in all 2 markets when schedule permits.
• Work the market one on one with local suppliers to make presentations to Chain Accounts where applicable.
• Lead by example with interaction and enthusiasm in the market and at sales meetings
• Lead professional business review meetings with Chain buyers and all other accounts.
• Willing and able to attend market events such as charity events etc.
• Follow the directions and responsibilities of the job as directed by General Sales Manager
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 3 years minimum sales experience in the beverage industry (wholesale, supplier, restaurant or hotel experience preferred)
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications (Word ,Excel, Outlook)
• College degree preferred, however high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, mathematical time management and organizational skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a rapidly changing, fast growth environment.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs.
• Must posses valdi ALDrivers license.
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to maintain 100/300/100 liability insurance limitations.
• Background checks (i.e.,police background, refence checks)
• Motor Vehicle Record will be pulled to establish employment eligibility.
• Cannot have more than two (2): moving violations and/or at-fault vehicle accidents (any combination) in the past three (3) years (for speeding, violations must be under 16mph)
• Cannot have more than one (1): speeding violation of 16-29mph OR at-fault accident in the past three (3) years
• Cannot have a major violation such as: DUI/DWI, hit-and-run, reckless driving, and/or super speeder (29+mph) violation in the past five (5) years
• Drug Free Workplace
• EOE
• Benefits Include:
  • Group Health and Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays (7 per year)
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
  • Direct Deposit
  • Non-smoking work environment
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • Equal Opportunity Employer*benefits subject to eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)