Sales Account Manager

Job Purpose:

DAS Companies is seeking a full-time Account Manager in the greater Houston area and parts of western Louisiana.

We are a family owned privately held full-service marketing company that carries its own proprietary brands and interacts with 1,000 plus vendor partners to provide products to the Travel Center and C-store channels. We market and distribute over 12,000 SKUs including items such as truck and auto supplies, travel gear, clothing, novelties, souvenirs, mobile technology, and other products related to the essential needs and comfort of both the trucker and everyday traveler.

DAS Companies offers a competitive salary with opportunity for income growth, best in industry health benefits, 401K and profit sharing, company credit card for expenses and mileage reimbursement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Meet with store owners, managers, and other key employees to formulate plans for new product placement and ultimately increased sales

· Follow through with the execution of those plans via in-store visits that set new products, placement of POP and correct pricing per individual customer needs

· Monthly visits include activities of replenishment orders, processing of credits and cleaning of DAS section to satisfy general store maintenance

· Interact with team management, fellow associates, inside support, accounting, and IT departments to insure a smooth flow of product and programs for the customer

· Seek out new business to grow the account base and overall sales of assigned territory

· Participate in reset activity in your territory and outside of it when requested by management

· Attend special meetings and trade show events relevant to improving territory growth

Skills and Qualifications:

· Self-starter as the position works remotely from home and/or hotel

· Solid background of sales success and customer service

· Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks at one time

· Basic computer literacy including email, Word, Excel and Outlook

· Understanding of Plan-o-Grams and some light building of displays

· Must live in the greater Houston area with a valid driver license and dependable, insured vehicle

· Flexible schedule that allows regular travel including some overnight stays

· Time management skills to effect administrative duties as well as physical activity

Physical Demands/Environment:

· Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; use close and color vision; ability to adjust focus.

· Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; talk; hear.

· Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; smell; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; use distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; work in wet or humid conditions and in high places; work near moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock.

· The noise level is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road