Key Accounts Coordinator

Breakthru Beverage Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Sales & Administration Coordinator to support the Key & Chain Accounts Sales team. You will manage promotional materials, track performance, coordinate logistics, and maintain account reporting to drive execution across major chain accounts.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years in sales, with strong MS Office and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training/experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sales.
• Proficient PC skills including MS Office and presentation software.
• Results-oriented with strong verbal/written communication and diplomacy.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently or in a team, detail-oriented, and meet deadlines.
• Analytic and reporting skills; sound judgement and problem-solving.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales support and administration to Chain Accounts team.
• Maintain customer files, promotional calendars, pricing sheets, and product distribution lists.
• Prepare sales presentations and meeting materials for key account reviews.
• Track orders, deductions, trade spend, and promotional activities for timely execution.
• Manage chainwide reset schedules and distribution of materials and trackers.
• Update weekly/monthly sales reports and support forecasting with data from demand planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure flawless account execution.
• Handle sample requests, POS materials, and product allocations for key customers.
• Act as liaison between suppliers, internal teams and customers.

Skills

Sales-oriented

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Analytics & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Presentation software

Job description

Minneapolis MN USA

Full time

R0043423

Job Description Summary:

Provides critical administrative and operational support to the Key & Chain Accounts Sales team. This role ensures smooth execution of sales programs, accurate data management, and effective communication between internal teams and key regional and national customer partners (on & off premise). The coordinator will help drive executional excellence across major chain accounts by managing promotional materials, tracking performance, coordinating logistics, and maintaining account-specific reporting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sales Support & Administration
• Assist the Chain Accounts team with customer relationship management and account execution.
• Maintain customer files, promotional calendars, pricing sheets, and product distribution lists.
• Prepare sales presentations, recap decks, and meeting materials for key account reviews.
• Track sales orders, deductions, trade spend, and promotional activities to ensure timely setup, execution, and compliance.
• Manage and communicate chainwide reset schedules for applicable stores and commodities.
• Develop and distribute sales materials and trackers for programs (e.g., ads, charted programs, distribution opportunities, and display programs).
• Monitor EDI planners and ads, and support POS needs such as signage and wine/cocktail lists using BBG Digital Capabilities.
• Conduct safe and responsible interactions with the public while responsibly handling beverage alcohol product
• Reporting & Analytics
• Update weekly and monthly sales reports, tracking volume, promotional effectiveness, and distribution performance.
• Support forecasting by collecting sales inputs and reconciling data with the demand planning team.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., KAM, NAM, BM, Revenue Management) to ensure flawless execution of account initiatives.
• Coordinate sample requests, POS materials, and product allocations for key customers.
• Supplier & Customer Interface
• Act as a point of contact for assigned accounts, addressing inquiries and resolving order or pricing issues.
• Facilitate communication between suppliers, internal teams, and customers.
• Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sales
• Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Analytic and Reporting skills
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the beverage alcohol industry

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone

Competencies:

• Accountable for meeting own targets and results which impact the department.
• Problems encountered will be defined, repetitive, and routine with a solution readily available.
• Selects best option from a set of defined procedures/ solutions using common sense and experience of similar situations.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Hourly Salary Range: $22.21 - $27.43

This position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan

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Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

We’re driven to be the industry leader in every way, including how we treat our associates. Which is why we’ve built a people-centric, relationship-driven culture designed to maximize career advancement, a sense of belonging, and wellness. Focused on enhancing every aspect and phase of your career, the Breakthru experience includes our commitment to your growth, belonging, and wellness.

Breakthru Beverage is a family-owned and operated company with operations across the U.S. and Canada, and more than $8 billion in annual sales driven by a team of 10,000 associates. We deliver world-renowned brands to the doorsteps of North America’s retail, bar and restaurant businesses.