Account Activation Specialist – Convenience

Breakthru Beverage Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group is seeking an Account Activation Specialist to source and open new accounts, drive distributor relationships, and push distribution growth in Broward County and surrounding areas. You will coordinate onboarding, manage promotions, and lead new account activation with a unified Breakthru approach.

The role requires 3+ years in business planning and strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Business Planning.
• Proficient with MS Office and presentation software.
• Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in fast-paced environments.
• Analytic and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of Breakthru Beverage's go-to-market strategy, including sourcing and opening new accounts, and driving distribution opportunities in the assigned territory.
• Coordinate with IT and Credit to ensure proper and timely set-up of all new accounts.
• Manage promotional spend by account priority and implement corrective actions.
• Organize tastings and sales pitches to new on-premise accounts.
• Act as liaison for new accounts during setup and transition to the sales team.
• Punch orders for new accounts during the transition to the assigned sales team.
• Ensure safe and responsible handling of beverage alcohol products.

Skills

Analytical skills and reporting

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking ability

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training

Tools

MS Office

Presentation software

Job description

Are you a current Associate? To be considered, you must submit your application through the internal Career Portal (Jobs Hub). Click here to access.Time Type:Full timeRemote Type:Job Family Group:SalesJob Description Summary:Responsible for sourcing, evaluating, onboarding, and activating new account opportunities to support Breakthru Beverage's growth objectives. This role executes go-to-market initiatives, coordinates new account setup and transitions, supports distributor and customer relationships, and drives distribution growth through a consistent and effective approach to account development and activation.The Account Activation Specialist will be supporting the Broward County area and some of Boca Raton.Job Description:Job Responsibilities:Lead the execution of Breakthru Beverage's go-to-market strategy, including sourcing and opening new accounts, implementing consumer engagement strategies, achieving business objectives, building and maintaining distributor relationships, and driving new distribution opportunities throughout the assigned territory.Employ strategies that strengthen position to be the wholesaler of choice in the accounts opening.Lead activation of new accounts, selling in priority skus and in off-premise accounts, proper merchandising and cold box management.Coordinate with IT and Credit to ensure proper and timely set-up of all new accounts.Act as liaison for new account during set-up process and transition to assigned salesPunch orders for new accounts during the transition to the assigned sales teamManage and evaluate through Trade Development all promotional spending by account priority with regards to performance and implement corrective business building actions.Organize tasting and sales pitches to new on-premise accountsFacilitate how we source, tag, and engage with all new accounts; a unified Breakthru Beverage approach.Manage the maintenance behind new account channel tagging.Conduct safe and responsible interactions with the public and responsibly handle beverage alcohol product. Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experienceMinimum of 3 years’ experience in Business PlanningProficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation softwareMust be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skillsAbility to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlinesAnalytic and Reporting skillsUtilize sound judgement and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environmentPreferred Qualifications:Previous sales experienceTrade Marketing knowledge of On SaleProficient in use of social mediaPhysical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate and operate a computer and telephone.Competencies:Accountable for results which impact the department.Selects best option from a set of defined procedures/ solutions using common sense and experience of similar situations.This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.--Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.