Assistant Key Account Manager - Raleigh NC

Geiger Brothers•Raleigh, NC

2d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

To assist assigned Key Account Manager in providing service to an assigned number of our high-volume clients and/or sales partners.

Requirements

Equivalent to a 2-year college degree with proficiency in math, writing, public speaking, and computer use.
Minimum of two years of progressively responsible customer service or sales experience, including handling large accounts.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain solid business partner relationships with assigned Enterprise Relationship Manager’s (ERM), PSG Director of Corporate Sales and our clients.
Assist managers of the account base being supported by coordinating activities with creative and other support personnel as required.
Provide assistance to assigned managers with creating pricing spreadsheets for programs along with purchasing and selling prices for inventory setup, and completing projects in a timely manner to meet production schedule.
Provide aggressive competitive pricing through research and negotiation, when volume goes beyond special pricing with Preferred Suppliers.
Conduct sales research, write up and/or enter orders in Geiger’s online order entry system.
Follow through on all orders to include shipping, claims, and all issues pertaining to the assigned account base from start to finish.
Obtain quotes, order PSA and spec samples from preferred suppliers.
Coordinate custom orders through Total Care. Educate sales partners and customers on all matters regarding products and services.
Gather data and prepare customized usage and inventory reports based on client needs.
Provide support to Corporate Program specialist functions within the department to assist in attaining schedules.
Seek appropriate approvals for special commission splits and low margin agreements.
Conduct research and resolve problems presented by personnel from other functions.
Identify opportunities to transfer sales or potential sales to a more appropriate business unit, which should be reported to the Enterprise Relationship Manager.
Develop knowledge of billing and receivable functions to ensure accurate order processing.
Assist with CAG requests, name options creations, and other administrative technical duties as assigned by the manager.
Provide direction to specialist functions within the department to assist in attaining goals.
Control and monitor sample costs to stay within business development funds.
Stay current with industry trends and provide timely solutions to customers’ needs.
May travel to the field with sales partners to visit their customers and trade shows for product knowledge.
Maintain regular communication with the Enterprise Relationship Manager.
Assist in sales and marketing aspects of potential Global accounts.
Perform other related duties as assigned.