Strategic Key Account Manager II

Advantage Solutions; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 62,000 - 98,000; 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 is seeking a Key Account Manager II to lead sales programs for assigned clients across MA/ME. You will drive distribution, manage promotional spending, and partner with retailers to implement strategic plans that meet client goals.

Responsibilities include optimizing trade funds, analyzing trends, and building strong client relationships while coordinating with internal teams to maximize sales and achieve budget targets.

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 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 by increasing distribution and sales while managing spend.
• Ensure retail/merchandising and basic eCommerce execution; manage budgets and promotional strategies.
• Analyze trends and results to identify growth opportunities and advise clients.
• Monitor and optimize promotional spending within guidelines on assigned clients.
• Meet budgetary goals by maintaining accrual and bill-back funds for assigned clients.
• Launch strategies to pursue new opportunities.
• Collaborate with the category management team to develop retailer presentations.
• Manage accounts to achieve targeted ACV on Innovation.

Skills

Sales presentation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Well-organized

Customer relationships

MS Office proficiency

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Advantage Solutions is seeking a Key Account Manager II to lead sales programs for assigned clients across MA/ME. You will drive distribution, manage promotional spending, and partner with retailers to implement strategic plans that meet client goals.

Responsibilities include optimizing trade funds, analyzing trends, and building strong client relationships while coordinating with internal teams to maximize sales and achieve budget targets.