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Responsible for managing sales and maximizing profits with one or more assigned national retailers and distribution channels. Grow market penetration through account growth and the development of new accounts. Ensure sales goals are achieved through managing long-term business relationships.
Job Responsibility:
Manage the sales strategy for the assigned national retailers and distribution channel(s)
Establish and manage strong business relationships with key decision-makers of assigned accounts
Identify new opportunities for product introduction
grow retailer and channel penetration
Prepare national strategic plans, evaluate sales performance, and take appropriate corrective action
Maintain a current knowledge and understanding of the consumer market
Understand the brand’s product line(s)
maintain a current knowledge of similar competitor products
Create and present presentations on products, promotions, etc. to decision makers
Manage the price quote process and sales administration for assigned accounts/channels
Provide forecasting information regarding anticipated product need
support demand planning/forecasting
Actively participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings
Actively promote the Company to include the products and services of its brands
serve as the “face and voice” of the brand
Attend and participate in trade shows and other customer events
May participate in development or provide input to management on the business unit’s strategic plan
Assist with business unit budget planning process
May provide or assist in training sales representatives and/or sales support team
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
Five (5) years of progressive sales / account management experience within the consumer products industry
In depth knowledge of the company’s product portfolio
Knowledge of channel/distributor sales techniques and best practices
Proficiency using a Personal Computer (PC) to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing
Strong business acumen skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop, maintain, and effectively manage complex business relationships
Analytical skills and the ability to apply analytics in meeting sales objectives
Time management skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing demands
Ability to command presence in a meeting or group setting
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with persons of various personality types at all levels
Ability to be a self-starter and highly motivated
Ability to apply innovation to meet business unit objectives
Ability to be energetic
Ability and willingness to learn, improve, and broaden professional skills
Ability to travel regularly (domestic and/or international)
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance