Account Manager - Cedar Falls/Waterloo

ATLANTIC BOTTLING COMPANY•Cedar Falls, IA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Manager executes sales strategies for Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, with responsibility for maintaining customer relationships, developing new business, and growing existing sales. The role will travel to various customer sites, as a result each environment will vary. Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a dynamic, ever-changing environment requiring flexibility and a willing, team-based attitude. Some duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. To ensure the safety of our employees, our customers, and our products, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a drug-free workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment/post-offer drug and random drug testing.

Requirements

High School Diploma with at 1-3 of sales or store merchandising experience.
Customer-focused with the ability to positively and effectively interact with customers is essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to set priorities, and meet timetables leading to the attainment of goals.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Outstanding presentation, selling and negotiating skills.
Strong problem resolution and analytical thinking skills.
Ability to analyze and effectively solve complex problems.
Excellent team-player with the ability to effectively interact with multiple departments (i.e. merchandising, delivery).
Reliable vehicle transportation with a good driving record, and valid driver's license and insurance.
Flexible with the ability to adapt to varying situations
Good computer skills (MS Office)

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee sales and promotional efforts for stores within assigned territory and accounts.
Execute effective short-term and long-term sales strategies.
Positively influence and negotiate with retail stores, negotiating promotional exhibits and sales activities.
Develop and conduct effective sales and promotional presentations.
Develop and maintain solid relationships with key decision-makers, and maintain regular and frequent visit and communication schedule.
Positively reflect Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company in their appearance, interactions, and decisions, upholding the companys mission and values.
Handle complaints and troubleshoot issues.
Regularly work with internal teams to achieve sales strategies and to resolve customer or delivery issues.
Provide applicable sales and sales activity reports.
As needed, provide assistance for building and setting-up displays, replenishing or rotating product, inventory maintenance, in-store housekeeping, etc.
Other related duties as required and assigned.