Senior Key Account Manager - Growth & Strategy Leader

Advantage-Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 Sr Key Account Manager to own client relationships, drive sales, and manage trade funds with a focus on strategic planning and collaboration with retailer teams. The role emphasizes P&L stewardship, program execution, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities include increasing distribution, managing promotional spend, and aligning resources to achieve client goals across major accounts. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 6 to 8 years’ experience in headquarter sales, category management, or merchandising.
• Strong sales presentation, interpersonal, and development skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive our client’s business to assigned customers and increase distribution and sales.
• Ensure retail/merchandising execution and basic eCommerce execution.
• Achieve P&L targets and manage business for each client.
• Implement marketing strategies and analyze trends to meet budget goals.
• Monitor and drive revenue growth through efficient promo spending within guidelines.
• Meet or exceed client goals for sales, distribution, pricing, shelving, and promo volume.
• Launch strategies to pursue new opportunities.
• Manage and maximize manufacturer marketing funds to hit sales goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or 6-8 years experience in headquarter sales/category management/merchandising

Job description

Advantage Solutions is seeking a Sr Key Account Manager to own client relationships, drive sales, and manage trade funds with a focus on strategic planning and collaboration with retailer teams. The role emphasizes P&L stewardship, program execution, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities include increasing distribution, managing promotional spend, and aligning resources to achieve client goals across major accounts. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.