Strategic Key Account Manager I

Advantage Solutions; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 84,000; 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 in the United States seeks a Key Account Manager I to oversee strategic sales with major clients and drive distribution, pricing and promotion. You will build strong client relationships, lead annual planning with customers, and identify new business opportunities using data-driven insights.

You will collaborate with category buyers, influence product placement and pricing, and manage promotional funds to achieve client goals while maintaining fiscal discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in sales, grocery, and CPG.
• Strong sales presentation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented in fast-paced environments.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive client business at assigned customers, grow distribution and KPI metrics.
• Ensure retail/merchandising execution and basic eCommerce execution.
• Develop and manage promotional and marketing strategies within budgets.
• Analyze trends to identify growth opportunities and provide client recommendations.
• Maintain accrual and bill-back funds within guidelines and budgets.

Skills

Sales

Presentation

Interpersonal

Communication

Organizational

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in sales/Grocery/CPG

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Access

Outlook

Job description

Advantage Solutions in the United States seeks a Key Account Manager I to oversee strategic sales with major clients and drive distribution, pricing and promotion. You will build strong client relationships, lead annual planning with customers, and identify new business opportunities using data-driven insights.

You will collaborate with category buyers, influence product placement and pricing, and manage promotional funds to achieve client goals while maintaining fiscal discipline.