Strategic Account Manager responsible for U.S. Key Accounts at Champion Petfoods. Ensuring sales targets are met through relationship management and strategic planning.
Responsibilities
Direct accountability for managing sales in the U.S. Key Accounts.
Responsible for Key account relations, including preparing and delivering relevant reports, operating budgets and sales forecasts.
Ensuring collaboration with sales analytics to identify gaps and opportunities to make and exceed sales targets.
Track and report on Key Account sales forecasts, wholesale sales, trade budgets and marketing activities.
Develop and coach team personnel to ensure Reserved Accounts receive sufficient marketing and planning support.
Creation and implementation of sales strategies and growth plans.
Monitor contractual compliance, including merchandising, pricing, trade spend and trainings.
Requirements
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Business or a related field; 10 years related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Key Account Management Sales role.
Sales team management experience, including hiring, training, and practicing performance management principles is preferred.
Flexibility to travel at least 60% of the time within the USA and elsewhere if required.
Results-oriented with demonstrated business skills related to goal setting, budgeting, and reporting.
Analytical mindset and ability to translate analytics into actions to drive and exceed sales targets.
Ability to pull and analyze Nielsen performance data.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
401k with company matching.
Continuing Education: In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.
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