Assistant Account Manager

A&B Distributors Inc Of Muskogee • Muskogee, OK

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About The Position

At A&B Distributors, the Assistant Account Manager role is designed to launch a career in sales and leadership. The role involves learning to build customer relationships, manage inventory, and deliver high-quality service while receiving coaching and development from experienced Account Managers and District Leaders. The position provides hands-on experience across multiple territories and product lines, with the aim of preparing the employee to advance into an Account Manager role and beyond.

The position primarily takes place in retail stores and requires regular driving between customer accounts and travel within the assigned territory. Some early mornings, weekends, or holidays may be required based on business needs. Assistant Account Managers support merchandising routes, assist on driver helper routes, and handle last-minute call-ins for sales and merchandising teams in their territory. The role requires regular standing, walking, reaching, and lifting and moving products up to 150 pounds, as well as working in varying environments, including refrigerated areas and outdoors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to obtain an Oklahoma Agent License through ABLE (Alcohol Beverage Law Enforcement).
• 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.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, and reach; lift and move products up to 150 pounds; climb and perform other physical movements necessary for the essential duties.
• Ability to work in varying environments, including refrigerated areas and outdoor conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior merchandising or retail experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of 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.
• Support merchandising routes, assist on driver helper routes, and handle last-minute call-ins for sales and merchandising teams within the assigned territory.
• Travel regularly within the assigned territory and work weekends or holidays when necessary to service and maintain accounts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the sales team.

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.
• Paid holidays: 9 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