Account Manager

Chesterman Company Coca-Cola; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterman Company Coca-Cola in the Sioux City region seeks a full-time Sales Specialist to drive growth on assigned grocery and convenience store routes across the Midwest. You will manage displays, POS, and promotions while ensuring store standards and product availability.

The role requires strong communication, problem solving, and a valid driver’s license. Prior sales experience is a plus; a HS diploma or GED is required and a Bachelor's is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years sales experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Execute and close all sales calls for assigned (relief) sales routes.
• Maintain and sell incremental displays and secure incremental equipment placements.
• Coordinate promotional activity and point-of-sale placements.
• Transport, replace and maintain POS advertising for accounts as needed.
• Ensure accounts meet merchandising standards and stock levels.
• Lead resets of stores to reflect package, brand, and promo goals.

Skills

Communication

Dexterity

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High-School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree Preferred

Job description

Have you ever enjoyed Coca-Cola, PowerAde, Body Armor, or Monster Energy or perhaps sipped on a Gold Peak Tea, SmartWater or Minute Maid Juice? If the answer is yes, then you know the Chesterman Company! We are an independent Coca-Cola Bottler with our corporate office located in Sioux City, Iowa. We have been making quality beverages for the Midwest since 1872 and supplying them from 14 distribution centers across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.Position Summary: Responsible for achieving sales objectives through the advance sale of products/brands and packages to large and small store customers. Responsible for performing product resets, rack/display placements. Management of all point-of-sale inventory for promotional activity.Duties/Responsibilities:Executes and closes all sales calls for assigned (relief) sales routesMaintains and sells incremental displays and secures incremental equipment placementsExecute all sales promotions according to promotion guidelinesIn connection with a sales call, maintains appropriate inventory levels, company assets and point of saleEnsures account meets Company merchandising standardsTransports, replaces and maintains Point of Sale advertising as appropriate for account.Receive requests for generic and local Point of Sales (POS) and rack ordersCoordinate area-wide rack orders to minimize freight costsWork in teams to perform resets of assigned stores and ensure that package, brand, and promotional goals are reflected in store setsAbility to direct the work activities of other team members in the implementation of the reset activityProvide adequate communication to the customer on the changes to the store as a result of the reset activityAble to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assignedEducation/Experience:High-School Diploma/GEDBachelor’s degree Preferred1+ years of previous sales experience1+ Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience a plus1+ Customer service experienceValid driver’s license and driving record within MVR policy guidelinesRequired Skills/Abilities:Communication SkillsDexterity SkillsProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsMust be able to read, speak, and write in English to be able to communicate with customers, coworkers, and supervisorWork Environment: Depends upon the customer the employee is serving. May have to climb stairs and work in back rooms. Subject to outside elements and may have to work in heat, cold, rain, and snow.Physical Requirements:Visual and auditory abilities include depth perception and color visionFrequent standing and walkingOccasional sitting, reaching, handling, climbing, balancing, kneeling, squatting, and bendingAbility to lift/carry <75lbsAbility to push/pull <150lbsJob Status: Full TimeWork Schedule: Monday-Friday; 5:00 AM - To Shift Completion