Account Manager, Immediate Consumption - Suffolk County, NY

CONA Services•Town of Islip, NY

About The Position

At Liberty Coca-Cola, we strive to make our workforce as representative and inclusive as the communities we serve. Our associates are our #1 asset, and we are committed to investing in our people, maintaining the highest safety standards, and creating a culture of growth and innovation. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to full-time, permanent associates, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug plans, 401K with company contributions, paid vacation, company paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. Join us here at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC. Summary The Account Manager is the primary Coca-Cola contact between Liberty Coke and our customers and is responsible for building customer relationships along with increasing business by selling and ordering products within his or her sales territory for an existing customer base.

Requirements

High School or GED required/ Bachelor Degree preferred
1+ years of general work experience
1+ years previous sales experience preferred
Ability to handle multiple customer accounts
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Excellent planning and organization skills
Proficient computer application skills
Ability to create and conduct sales presentations required
Valid driver's license and clean driving record within MVR policy guidelines
Periodic lifting of 50+ pounds, bending, reaching, kneeling and light merchandising

Nice To Haves

Food/beverage industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

Execute and close all sales calls
Sell in incremental displays and equipment placements; sell in promotional programs and ensure dealer compliance
Stay in connection with sales call, maintain appropriate inventory levels, maintain company assets and point of sale, ensure account meets Company merchandising standards, determine stores' product needs, place and transmit appropriate order in conjunction with existing geographic sales routes
Communicate account activities to appropriate parties
Transport, replace and maintain Point of Sale advertising as appropriate for account
Building, changing and removing product displays; maintaining product signage; cleaning product space and securing damaged or defective product
Act as an Ambassador by providing customer service to Consumers and store personnel by answering questions, locating product, and providing assistance as needed