Account Activation Specialist

Breakthru Beverage Group•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

To lead effort in executing an effective Breakthru Beverage approach to sourcing, tagging, and evaluating new account outlets. This role involves leading the activation of new premise accounts, developing consumer strategies, and ensuring the delivery of business goals. The specialist will employ strategies to strengthen the company's position as the wholesaler of choice for new accounts, coordinate with IT and Credit for timely account setup, and act as a liaison during the transition to assigned sales teams. Responsibilities also include punching orders for new high-profile accounts, managing and evaluating promotional spending, organizing tasting and sales pitches, and maintaining channel tagging for new accounts. The role requires conducting safe and responsible interactions with the public and handling beverage alcohol product responsibly. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Business Planning
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
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Nice To Haves

Previous sales experience
Trade Marketing knowledge of On Sale
Proficient in use of social media

Responsibilities

Lead activation of new premise accounts, consumer strategies, and insure the delivery of business goals.
Employ strategies that strengthen position to be the wholesaler of choice in the accounts opening.
Coordinate with IT and Credit to ensure proper and timely set-up of all new accounts.
Act as liaison for new account during set-up process and transition to assigned sales
Punch orders for new high-profile accounts during the transition to the assigned sales team
Manage and evaluate through Trade Development all promotional spending by account priority with regards to performance and implement corrective business building actions.
Organize tasting and sales pitches to new accounts
Facilitate how we source, tag, and engage with all new accounts; a unified Breakthru Beverage approach.
Manage the maintenance behind new account channel tagging.
Conduct safe and responsible interactions with the public and responsibly handle beverage alcohol product.
Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.