Strategic Key Account Manager II

Advantage Solutions; East Foxboro (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with company match

Training and Career Development

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking a Key Account Manager II to drive client business, manage sales programs and promotional budgets, and work with retailer partners to execute strategies. You will own client relationships, optimize trade funds, and collaborate with internal teams to maximize sales, distribution, and shelf presence.

The role requires a proven sales track record, excellent communication, and the ability to develop strategic plans with clients and buyers.

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/client relationships.
• Strong computer skills, including MS 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 the assigned customer, increasing distribution and sales while staying on spend.
• Ensure retail/merchandising execution and basic eCommerce execution; meet income and expense budgets.
• Analyze trends to identify growth opportunities and make recommendations to clients.
• Monitor and manage promotional spending within guidelines for assigned clients.
• Meet budget goals through strict control of accrual and bill-back funds.
• Launch strategies to pursue new opportunities and engage retailer HQ calls.
• Build and maintain client and retailer relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Sales

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Syndicated data

Proven sales

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in sales/CPG

Job description

Advantage Solutions is seeking a Key Account Manager II to drive client business, manage sales programs and promotional budgets, and work with retailer partners to execute strategies. You will own client relationships, optimize trade funds, and collaborate with internal teams to maximize sales, distribution, and shelf presence.

The role requires a proven sales track record, excellent communication, and the ability to develop strategic plans with clients and buyers.