Chain Account Manager - Macon, GA

Savannah Distributing C•Macon, GA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious Chain Account Manager for our Macon, GA area to join our team at Savannah Distributing, the oldest distributor of beer, liquor, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages in the state of Georgia. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting our Account Management team by providing sales and merchandising support for our Macon, GA sales routes, and responsible for maximizing sales and growing market share of supplier brands to current and potential customers within that assigned route. We are specifically looking for a local person within the Macon, GA area to fill this position.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable transportation
Candidates without the required experience will not be considered
High School degree or equivalent
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task and excellent time management skills
PC skills with Microsoft Office proficiency
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test

Nice To Haves

On/Off-premise Experience w/ beer, wine, and liquor preferred
Minimum of 2 years of Industry or Restaurant experience preferred
Minimum of 2 years of sales experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for sales and merchandising activity within an assigned route
Works to grow new and existing customer base
Visit customers on a regular basis to sell and perform sales-related activities
Engage store decision maker and offer recommendations to increase ROI by displaying a line of company products
Assess product inventory and determine recommended sales/purchase quantities and varieties of product necessary to maintain adequate product presence
Upsells and introduces new products as appropriate to new and current customers
Identifies existing opportunities and new in-store product locations for increased product visibility and to motivate customers towards additional product purchases
Participates in the negotiation of product prices, location, displays, and mix
Solicits, processes, and instantly fulfills product orders associated with his or her sales
Resolve customer complaints via phone, email, or mail
Build professional and lasting relationships with key store management
Ensure chain mandates are followed according to plan-o-gram
Ensure limited backstock, fill shelves, build displays, rotate product, manage out-of-date product
Manage point-of-sale promotions
Monitor stock movement, consider markdowns, inter-branch transfers, promotions or clear outs
Grocery beer resets according to the corporate chain plan
Special deliveries and pick-ups
Collaborate with customers to create attractive sales floor displays and make sure that our product is prominently displayed
Assist customers in creating an organized stockroom that allows for easier product accessibility
Other duties as needed