Strategic Key Account Manager I

Advantage Solutions; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life benefits

401(k) with company match

Training and Career Development

Generous Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Advantage Solutions in California is seeking a proactive Key Account Manager I to drive client growth and strengthen retailer relationships. You will own annual planning, set objectives with clients, and deliver insights and recommendations based on market trends.

You will identify new business opportunities, advocate for favorable client plans, and collaborate with category buyers to influence product placement, pricing, and promotions, delivering measurable outcomes for clients.

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive our clients’ business at assigned customer, increasing distribution and sales while staying within budget.
• Ensure retail/merchandising execution and basic eCommerce execution.
• Analyze trends and results to identify growth opportunities for clients and customers.
• Manage accounts to achieve targeted ACV and maintain productive client relationships.
• Collaborate with category management to develop retailer presentations using data-driven rationale.

Skills

Sales skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in sales, grocery, and CPG

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

Advantage Solutions in California is seeking a proactive Key Account Manager I to drive client growth and strengthen retailer relationships. You will own annual planning, set objectives with clients, and deliver insights and recommendations based on market trends.

You will identify new business opportunities, advocate for favorable client plans, and collaborate with category buyers to influence product placement, pricing, and promotions, delivering measurable outcomes for clients.