Account Development Specialist managing beverage marketing strategies and sales growth in assigned accounts. Foster relationships, present products, and drive market insights to enhance revenues and share.
Responsibilities
Drive and deliver on revenue and market share of assigned portfolio in assigned account base spending 80% of working time in market
Serve as the expert and resource for the division or group in developing beverage and marketing strategies and plans for growth of assigned category or large 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 conduct monthly business reviews
Plan high-end consumer activations within key accounts to elevate category awareness based on customer needs
Drive real time market insights to inform, apply, unlock and accelerate growth
Lead, organize, report, field intel and insights for assigned territory and categories
Collaborate with on-premise & retail sales teams, developing creative solutions to help drive business and growth in assigned categories across their assigned territory
Develop and deliver training modules to the sales team, customer, and supplier regarding sales trends
Focus on increasing share and velocity of assigned category
Maintain and build strong relationships with the key stakeholders/gatekeepers of the assigned accounts
Participate in supplier and category specific work-with sales calls
Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
Minimum of 3-5 years in sales or industry related and category expertise experience for category specific roles
CSS Certification or WSET Spirits level 2; or Category specific certifications (Whiskey, Tequila, Sake or Beer); or Fine Wine Accreditation
Specialized knowledge of category or responsibility that this role will support
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle
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
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