Key Account Manager I: Growth & Distribution

Advantage Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, V

401(k) with company match

Training and Career Development

Generous Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking a driven Key Account Manager I in Ohio to drive sales growth and distribution for assigned client accounts. You will partner with internal teams including Customer Managers, Order Entry, Claims, and Category Management to achieve client objectives and increase sales within assigned markets.

The role may support multiple client accounts and requires customer relationship management, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in sales, account management, consumer packaged goods, retail, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive client business growth within assigned accounts by increasing distribution, sales, market share, and KPI's.
• Ensure retail merchandising execution and support basic eCommerce initiatives.
• Achieve sales, income, and expense targets through promotional strategies.
• Analyze sales trends and create growth opportunities for clients and customers.
• Manage promotional spending and budget parameters.
• Oversee trade funds, accruals, and bill-back programs.

Skills

Sales presentations

Negotiation

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advantage Solutions is seeking a driven Key Account Manager I in Ohio to drive sales growth and distribution for assigned client accounts. You will partner with internal teams including Customer Managers, Order Entry, Claims, and Category Management to achieve client objectives and increase sales within assigned markets.

The role may support multiple client accounts and requires customer relationship management, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.