Sales Account Manager

Coca-Cola Bottlers (CONA Services); La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc is seeking a Sales Account Manager to drive growth within a defined portfolio. You will leverage strong relationship skills and data-driven selling to hit annual targets and support long-term expansion across channels.

The role requires exceptional presentation abilities, meticulous planning, and the readiness to work a variable schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1+ year sales experience preferred.
• Food/beverage industry experience preferred.
• Ability to create and conduct sales presentations.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Generates sales growth in assigned account base through strategies and contracts.
• Builds and maintains profitable customer relationships.
• Executes and closes all sales calls daily.
• Ensures all pre-sold elements are implemented for the program duration.
• Sells incremental packages, displays and equipment.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders including sales support and distribution.

Skills

Sales experience

Food/beverage familiarity

Sales presentations

Attention to detail

Planning and organization

Computer skills

Mobile apps proficiency

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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Job Overview

The Sales Account Manager (SAM) is responsible for managing the sales growth in their assigned portfolio of accounts. Through proficient customer relationship skills and fact-based selling, the Sales Account Manager’s goal is to meet or exceed their annual business objectives and support the long-term growth of Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc in that portfolio of accounts. Role is also required to ensure execution of the commercial strategy across multiple channels of business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Generates sales growth in assigned account base thru execution of commercial strategies and contracts
• Builds and maintains profitable customer relationships
• Executes and closes all sales calls daily
• Ensures execution of all pre-sold/mandatory elements in outlet for full duration of program
• Sells in incremental packages, displays and equipment
• Ensures positive ROI for Company on all sold-in elements
• Collaborates effectively with internal stakeholders including The Center of Support, as well as other field sales and distribution roles

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 1+ years previous sales experience preferred
• Food/beverage industry experience preferred
• Ability to create and conduct sales presentations required
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Proficient in computer application skills
• Ability to use and understand mobile applications
• Ability to work variable schedule, weekends and holidays required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 1 to 3 years work experience
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must have and maintain current vehicle liability insurance, as specified by company
• Must provide and maintain a personal vehicle for use during employee working hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related
• Work environment will vary
• Physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively)

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.