Key Account Manager - West

poppi; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

poppi, a visionary beverage company, is seeking a Key Account Manager to spearhead business growth across grocery and convenience store accounts. This remote role, requiring extensive sales experience in the beverage sector, focuses on account management and customer retention, supporting poppi's goal of market expansion in the Pacific Northwest.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

10 Paid Company Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Account Plan

401(k) Program

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Technology Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly poppi Product Benefit

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience in the beverage industry.
• Proven ability in account management with key accounts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of retail initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage total account management to drive business growth.
• Utilize relationships and data for securing meetings.
• Contribute to the annual account plan development.

Skills

Customer acquisition

Sales planning

Negotiating

Data analysis

Presentation development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Industry systems and platforms (VIP/IDIG, IRI, SPINS)

Job description

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ABOUT POPPI

Soda's back. Like, actually back. The twist? It's better for you this time (and no lie, it tastes better, too)! Join the team that's reclaiming soda one mouthwatering drop at a time. Refreshing and juicy without unnecessary sugar, it's time to love soda again!

ABOUT POPPI

Soda's back. Like, actually back. The twist? It's better for you this time (and no lie, it tastes better, too)! Join the team that's reclaiming soda one mouthwatering drop at a time. Refreshing and juicy without unnecessary sugar, it's time to love soda again!

OUR VALUES

• We keep it real: We keep our egos in check and our feedback honest so we can always stay real. You know, like our ingredients.
• We are creators: We're disruptors who see and do things differently, which is why we changed the soda game forever.
• We do it better, together: We're better when we do together. We have one shot to become the #1 soda, so we need to make it count (while taking care of each other along the way).
  
  

LOCATION

This is a remote position, however, this person must be based in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, specifically in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Utah, Nevada, or Wyoming, as the role involves supporting that territory.

THE ROLE

As the Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for growing poppi's business across multiple grocery and c-store accounts. This role requires leadership and sales expertise to drive toward poppi's annual business objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide total account management with a focus on customer acquisition, development, and retention; sell-in corporate programs and brand promotions.
• Utilize relationships, category and brand data, broker partners, and distributor access to secure meetings with buyers and/or retailer decision makers.
• Inform the field sales team and local DSDs on important retail updates for new accounts confirmed, price promotions, off-shelf activities, and new sku authorizations; maintain chain alerts.
• Direct and manage space management priorities with key accounts.
• Utilizes sales tools including, but not limited to syndicated data, portal data, and shelf set software.
• Maintain active communications with poppi's field sales team and distributor network.
• Contribute to the development and management of the annual account plan.
• Manage trade spend budget and stay within annual guardrails as a percentage of gross and net sales, and ensure all plans are accurately tracked on the internal Corporate Activity Calendar
• Participate in retailer trade shows, table-top shows, and experiential events to form deep customer relations and maintain Poppi's brand awareness within the Buyer community.
• Provide sales updates to key stakeholders regarding respective customers.
• Complete ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proven ability to drive an immediate impact on a sales team and growth in alignment with profit and brand-building goals.
• Extensive beverage sales experience with a focus on customer acquisition, development, retention; sales planning; presentation development and facilitation; and negotiating and closing deals.
• Demonstrated experience managing key account customers (Kroger and Albertsons specific), ABSCO HQ, brokers, broad lines, and retail accounts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of retail initiatives including category management and information-based selling.
• Ability to leverage data to sell an idea, make decisions, and inform critical stakeholders.
• Commitment to representing the brand and company with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a larger team with a collaboration-first mindset.
• A desire to succeed, passion for brand building, and a strong work ethic with the ability to adapt to the fast-paced needs of the Sales team.
• Dependable, decisive, and highly organized with the ability to manage competing responsibilities and prioritize opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with key stakeholders across all levels, internally and externally,
• Proactive, confident, and highly resourceful, with a focus on doing it right vs. getting it done.
  
  

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred; or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of sales experience in the beverage industry with prior key account customer management experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) and industry systems and platforms (VIP/IDIG, IRI, SPINS, Nielsen, Internal Customer planning tools and Retailer Scan Data).
• Valid state driver's license for the posted state or territory, and reliable transportation in accordance with State requirements for motor vehicles.
  
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel requirement across the Pacific Northwest.
• Some lifting and the movement of moderate loads require 50-pound lifting requirement.
• Willingness to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on business demands.
• The ability to sit, stand, walk, and type for long periods of time.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
  
  

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

COMPENSATION

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $105,000-$115,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

BENEFITS

poppi offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including, but not limited to:

• Paid Time Off (3 weeks)
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• 401(k) Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Technology Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly poppi Product Benefit
  
  

At poppi, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

poppi is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

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