Strategic Key Account Manager I

Advantage-Solutions; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

401(k) with company match

Training & career development

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Advantage-Solutions is seeking a Key Account Manager I to lead client relationships, drive strategic sales initiatives, and own annual planning for assigned accounts. You will identify opportunities, advocate favorable plans, and collaborate with category buyers to optimize product placement and promotions.

In this role you will partner with internal teams to drive distribution, merchandising, and eCommerce while maintaining budgets and achieving sales targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in sales, grocery, and CPG.
• 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.
• Track record of building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and web browsers.
• Working knowledge of syndicated data and driving insights.
• Proven track record in sales.

Responsibilities

• Drive our clients’ business at assigned customer and increase distribution, grow sales and other KPIs within budgets.
• Ensure retail/merchandising execution and basic eCommerce execution.
• Achieve targeted income and expense budgets by implementing promotional and marketing strategies.
• Analyze trends and results to identify growth opportunities and make recommendations to clients and customers.
• Monitor and drive growth through efficient management of promotional spending for assigned clients.
• Meet budgetary goals by accounting for accrual and bill-back funds.

Skills

Sales & relationship building

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sales, grocery, and CPG

Job description

Advantage-Solutions is seeking a Key Account Manager I to lead client relationships, drive strategic sales initiatives, and own annual planning for assigned accounts. You will identify opportunities, advocate favorable plans, and collaborate with category buyers to optimize product placement and promotions.

In this role you will partner with internal teams to drive distribution, merchandising, and eCommerce while maintaining budgets and achieving sales targets in a fast-paced environment.