What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account development position at Breakthru Beverage Group?
Overview :
The Account Development Specialist is responsible for maximizing the sales and marketing of supplier brands to a targeted account base through effective planning, selling, merchandising and communication that permits achievement of company and supplier objectives.
This role must maintain strong relationships with the key stakeholders / gatekeepers of the supplier accounts and be the go-to’ consultant for the accounts.
The Account Development Specialist will be active with in-market events and education.
Responsibilities :
Maximize sales and marketing of assigned supplier brands within assigned accountsServe as the expert and resource for the division or group in developing beverage and marketing strategies and plans for growth of assigned supplier.
Research trends, category, and portfolio to ensure that the group or division and company meet supplier goals as established.
Present new products and beverage offerings, and if necessary, conducting business reviews
Maintains relationships with influencers and presents new products and cocktail, wine and beer listings or menus.
Facilitates accounts visits, dinners for dignitaries and supplier representatives by scheduling and preparing accounts to meet the expectations of suppliers and management
Assist sales team in driving supplier brands in their accountsDevelop and deliver training modules to the sales team, customer, and supplier regarding sales trends
Determines specific needs of individual accounts by analyzing account and surveying for opportunities.
Establishes merchandising objectives relative to brand priority for each account by understanding company priorities and defining POS needs to the supplier
Prepares and delivers professional sales presentations to customers by balancing the company’s priorities and customers’ needs.
Obtains appropriate distribution of supplier brands throughout account base by presenting and selling based on the brands’ features and benefits
Maintain and build strong relationships with the key stakeholders / gatekeepers of the supplier accountsParticipate in supplier work-with sales calls.
Attend educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks to build and maintain industry knowledge.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required. Conduct safe and responsible interactions with the public
Responsibly handle beverage alcohol product
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in related field and / or equivalent training and work experience
Minimum of 3 years in sales or industry related experience, requiredIf supporting Fine Wine will require more experience and Fine Wine Accreditation Preferably WSET Level 2 or Similar (CSW, Level II Court of Master Sommeliers)
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle; require
Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal / written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
Ability to multi-task, work independently and / or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
Analytic and Reporting skills
Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment
Preferred Qualifications :
Industry experience
Physical Requirements :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone
Competencies :
Accountable for results which impact the department.
Selects best option from a set of defined procedures / solutions using common sense and experience of similar situations.
Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.
EEO Statement :
Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
The EEO is the Law poster is available , if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (phone number removed) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Category : Sales / Trade
Sales / Trade
Last updated : 2024-09-07
