Account Associate (Beer, Wine & Spirits)

HALO Branded Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading promotional products company in the United States is seeking an Account Associate to support Sales Teams and enhance client relationships. The role involves managing multiple projects, educating clients on processes, and producing accurate quotes. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and a passion for the promotional products industry. This position offers an energetic work environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication abilities with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of the promotional products industry.
• Coordinate and execute multiple projects with various clients.
• Educate clients on order processes and production timelines.

Job description

We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally. With over 2000 employees, 1,100 Account Executives and 40+ sales offices across the United States, HALO is the global leader of our $25B industry.

HALO is looking for an Account Associate to join our high-growth company. In this role you will partner with a Sales Team for the purpose of supporting the development of client accounts. This is a sales support focused position built on developing industry knowledge, client and vendor relationships, key client’s brand knowledge, and project management methods. In providing this administrative support to HALO Sales leaders, you are joining an energetic, fast-paced team that connects HALO clients with our innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Developing knowledge of the promotional products industry and the essential questions necessary to understand the full scope of each client request and project
• Coordinating and executing multiple projects with varying clients, timelines, priorities, costs, and logistical complexities
• Educating and guiding clients regarding the company’s order and approval processes, quality standards and production timelines
• Producing clear, concise and accurate quotes and presentations using innovative product ideas to support the client’s branding approach and marketing goals
• Acquiring a foundational knowledge of various manufacturing, production and decoration methods
• Learning to implement resourceful sourcing and quoting strategies, balancing the client’s and company’s business needs
• Communicating project changes, order timelines and status updates to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while successfully managing and meeting client expectations
• Developing an understanding of working with internal teams, including Creative, Import and Compliance, to bolster company and project value to clients
• Building strong business relationships with clients, internal resources and vendors
• Acquiring a solid understanding of vendor pricing and project margin requirements
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of quotes, orders and art proofs
• Generating reports to track open orders and billing progress