Junior Account Manager - Retail Merchandising Growth

A&B Distributors of Arkansas Inc; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance PPO

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Sick leave

Vacation

Vision Insurance

Job summary

A&B Distributors of Arkansas Inc is seeking an Assistant Account Manager to kick off a career in sales and leadership. The role involves working in retail store settings, learning to service accounts, manage inventory, and support promotions across multiple territories.

You will travel within the assigned territory, work with account managers and district leaders, and gain hands-on experience in merchandising, ordering, and sales execution while developing customer relationships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Must be able to obtain an Oklahoma Agent License through ABLE (Alcohol Beverage Law Enforcement).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to utilize sales applications within ERP software.
• 1+ years of customer service, retail, sales or service industry experience.
• Prior merchandising or retail experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow visual merchandising standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support Account Managers in servicing assigned customer accounts and executing sales initiatives.
• Learn and assist with product ordering, rotation and merchandising to ensure shelves and displays meet Company and supplier standards.
• Develop a strong understanding of sales execution and account management processes.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, store personnel and team members.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify opportunities for additional placements and help ensure accurate deliveries.
• Execute sales plans to achieve volume, distribution, and display goals across assigned accounts.
• Assist with setting up promotions, displays and new product introductions as needed.
• Communicate effectively with delivery, warehouse and sales teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Identify opportunities for growth within assigned territory through new placements, expanded SKUs, and seasonal or brand promotions.
• Maintain the “Look of the Leader” in all market locations and ensure A&B branded Point of Connection Materials (POCM) match or exceed that of the competition.
• Maintain professionalism, a strong work ethic and a focus on learning and development.
• Assistant Account Managers are responsible for supporting merchandising routes, assisting on driver helper routes, and handling last-minute call-ins for sales and merchandising teams within their assigned territory.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the sales team.
• Regular travel within assigned territory required. Ability to work holidays and weekends when necessary to service and maintain accounts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Organized

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (Business/Finance/Marketing)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

A&B Distributors of Arkansas Inc is seeking an Assistant Account Manager to kick off a career in sales and leadership. The role involves working in retail store settings, learning to service accounts, manage inventory, and support promotions across multiple territories.

You will travel within the assigned territory, work with account managers and district leaders, and gain hands-on experience in merchandising, ordering, and sales execution while developing customer relationships.