Account Manager for C.A. Fortune responsible for executing sales plans in Southern California. Building relationships and driving effective sales strategies for clients in the consumer products industry.
Responsibilities
Create and execute a regional or account specific sales plan that meets or exceeds established sales quotas and supports company revenue and profit targets
Meet regularly with existing customers to understand their evolving business needs and position product solutions to address those needs, provide all maintenance, new item submissions, promotional support, etc.
Build long-term, productive, and mutually beneficial relationships with existing and new customers & clients
Maintain consistent communication and timely follow-up with customers and clients and be available and responsive to their real-time needs.
Work effectively/professionally with company’s internal departments (Client Development Team, Marketing, Insights, Client Services, Business Support Specialists & Accounts Receivable), assuring elite management of our clients and customers businesses
Attend all required national trade shows, market specific sales meetings, client specific sales meetings, or any other necessary functions (established by your supervisor)
Guide Clients through the total distribution process; including pricing and promotional strategy, new item introductions, logistics and supply chain, deduction management.
Coordinate and prepare Clients for top-to-top meetings and category business reviews with Distributor partners.
Direct Clients and Company personnel through the planning, preparation, and execution of Distributors’ trade shows.
Assume responsibility in selling the mission, vision, and direction of the organization to current and potential clients.
Requirements
Strong knowledge of the consumer products industry (specifically food products)
Mid/strong level of knowledge of grocery retailers in assigned market
4-year bachelor’s degree, and/or similar industry experience
Retailer responsibilities include: Hispanic Independent retailers like Vallarta, Heritage Markets, Superior, Northgate, etc.
Local to the SoCal area
Proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationships with clients, customers, & colleagues
Strong organizational and presentation skills with the ability to analyze data and execute on self-developed strategies
Fair and thorough negotiation skills with ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to respond and adapt to new challenges
Impeccable time management skills, with ability to follow established processes while continuously working to improve efficiencies
Well-honed analytical skills
Strong proficient with all necessary computer-based programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Benefits
16 days of PTO
11 paid company holidays per year
2 paid volunteer days per year
Bonus eligible
3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)
Medical, dental, and vision
Paid company life insurance
401k with company match
Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
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