Assistant Account Manager

A&B Beverage Company LLC • Tyler, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At A&B Distributors, the Assistant Account Manager role is designed to launch a career in sales and leadership. The position supports customer relationship-building, inventory management, and service delivery while the employee receives coaching and development from experienced Account Managers and District Leaders. The role provides hands-on experience across multiple territories and product lines, with preparation to advance to Account Manager and beyond.

The position primarily works in retail store settings and requires regular driving and travel between customer accounts within an assigned territory. Some early mornings, weekends, or holidays may be required based on business needs. Assistant Account Managers also support merchandising routes, assist on driver helper routes, and handle last-minute call-ins for sales and merchandising teams in their territory.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use sales applications within ERP software.
• At least 1 year of customer service, retail, sales, or service industry experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow visual merchandising standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Prior merchandising or retail experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of previous sales experience in the beverage industry.
• At least 2 years of customer service experience in the beverage industry.
• At least 2 years of experience with sales platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support Account Managers in servicing assigned customer accounts and executing sales initiatives.
• Learn and assist with product ordering, rotation, and merchandising to ensure shelves and displays meet Company and supplier standards.
• Develop an understanding of sales execution and account management processes.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, store personnel, and team members.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify opportunities for additional placements, and help ensure accurate deliveries.
• Execute sales plans to achieve volume, distribution, and display goals across assigned accounts.
• Assist with setting up promotions, displays, and new product introductions as needed.
• Communicate with delivery, warehouse, and sales teams to support smooth daily operations.
• Identify territory growth opportunities through new placements, expanded SKUs, and seasonal or brand promotions.
• Maintain the “Look of the Leader” in all market locations and ensure A&B branded Point of Connection Materials (POCM) match or exceed those of the competition.
• Maintain professionalism, a strong work ethic, and a focus on learning and development.
• Support merchandising routes, assist on driver helper routes, and handle last-minute call-ins for sales and merchandising teams within the assigned territory.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the sales team.
• Travel regularly within the assigned territory and work weekends or holidays when necessary to service and maintain accounts.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching: A&B Distributors contributes 100% of the first 5% after one year of service.
• Accident insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Insurance PPO.
• Life insurance.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave.
• One week of sick leave each year.
• Two weeks of vacation to start.
• Vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED