Strategic Beverage Key Account Manager

Imperial Beverage; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Parental leave

Weekly pay

Transportation reimbursement

Team events in Michigan

Travel opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Imperial Beverage in Michigan is seeking a proven sales professional to out-hustle the competition and help chain accounts succeed with beer, wine and spirits. This full-time role focuses on evaluating opportunities, presenting to decision makers, and growing our local footprint across Michigan.

You will use data to craft plans, build relationships with retailers and restaurant buyers, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure product availability and successful promotions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sales and Marketing or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years beverage/corporate chain sales experience.
• Must be 21+ and able to obtain Michigan Liquor Control Commission license.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans for chain headquarters presentations using market data and reports.
• Create PowerPoint presentations and Excel analyses for buyers.
• Schedule and conduct calls with chain buyers and propose ads, displays, and promotions.
• Manage chain contracts and coordinate product availability with internal teams.
• Communicate updates to the sales team and support events.
• Build relationships with store managers and decision makers across Michigan.

Skills

Beverage sales

Key account management

Presentation skills

MS Word / Excel / Outlook / PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sales and Business Marketing

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Imperial Beverage in Michigan is seeking a proven sales professional to out-hustle the competition and help chain accounts succeed with beer, wine and spirits. This full-time role focuses on evaluating opportunities, presenting to decision makers, and growing our local footprint across Michigan.

You will use data to craft plans, build relationships with retailers and restaurant buyers, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure product availability and successful promotions.