Strategic Key Account Manager II

Advantage Solutions; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 98,000; 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 seeks a Key Account Manager II to support national distribution accounts, liaising between clients, distributors, and internal teams. The role focuses on growing sales, managing budgets, and optimizing promotional efforts with client leadership.

You will work with manufacturers and retailers to drive ACV, develop retailer presentations, and deliver on sales objectives while maintaining strong relationships across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong sales presentation and development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of syndicated data.
• Intermediate or advanced computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to shift between tasks and projects.
• Ability to manage multiple duties with accuracy amid interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Distributor relationship management.
• Client support and execution.
• Business analytics and insight generation.
• Problem solving and issue resolution.
• Cross-functional coordination.
• Managing complex customer and distributor relationships.
• Drive client business, increase distribution and sales while controlling spend.
• Ensure retail/merchandising execution and basic eCommerce execution.
• Analyses trends and results to identify growth opportunities and make recommendations.
• Monitor and manage promotional spending within guidelines.

Skills

Strong sales presentation

Excellent interpersonal

Organizational skills

Syndicated data knowledge

Computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Conflict management

Cross-functional leadership

Detail-oriented and fast-paced

Adaptability and multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Advantage Solutions seeks a Key Account Manager II to support national distribution accounts, liaising between clients, distributors, and internal teams. The role focuses on growing sales, managing budgets, and optimizing promotional efforts with client leadership.

You will work with manufacturers and retailers to drive ACV, develop retailer presentations, and deliver on sales objectives while maintaining strong relationships across stakeholders.