Account Manager, Beer, Wine, & Spirits (BWS) Promotional Products

HALO • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

35d • $50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Note - This is a requisition created to help source candidates for future opportunities.
We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally. Our nearly 2,000 employees and 1,000 Account Executives located in 40+ sales offices across the United States are the reason HALO is the global leader in branded merchandise, uniform programs, and recognition and incentive solutions.
While HALO does not have any openings for this role at the moment, we are looking to proactively source for talented Junior Account Managers and Account Managers in anticipation of Q2 2026 staffing, to support our Beer, Wine, & Spirits (BWS) clients with end-to-end branded promotional solutions. This is not a role where you are selling wines & spirits, but rather sell the specific promotional products which enhance and further monetize the client's wine & spirits brand, i.e. promotional coasters, wine openers, glasses, etc. These roles organize detailed client presentations, create virtual samples, prepare quotes, review and approve proofs as well as enter and track sales orders.

Requirements

• q45+ years of combined account management/account coordination experience
• 3+ years of beer, wine, and spirits industry experience
• 2+ years of promotional products and branded merchandise industry experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Great communicator and listener in-person, over phone, email, and videoconference
• Strong work ethic, with a good humored with a positive “can do” attitude
• Values curiosity, creativity, inclusive teams, and achieving results
• Problem solver that is comfortable making judgment calls how to spend time
• Loves learning by providing, receiving and responding positively to constructive feedback
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Motivated by deadlines with a high levels of accuracy

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of promotional products and branded merchandise industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support sales leaders with account coordination and management
• Act as the go-to resource for new pursuits and account expansion
• Form trusting client relationships internally and externally quickly
• Organize client presentations and create virtual samples
• Obtain pricing and prepare customer quotes
• Perform product research and make recommendations
• POS sourcing, both domestic and overseas
• Enter sales orders via HALO’s proprietary systems
• Coordinate the client’s review and approval of proofs
• Use your judgment to solve complex customer problems with creative solutions
• Coordinate with internal departments on the status of tasks
• Track tasks and activities for each project you are assigned
• Run standard reports and prepare reviews of each project you are assigned on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Learn about the profitability measures of projects in order to make suggestions about process improvements

Benefits

• At HALO, we offer benefits that support all aspects of your life, helping you find a work-life balance that’s right for you. Our comprehensive benefits include nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, along with additional Voluntary Benefits.
• Prepare for your financial future with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed