International Sales Account Manager

Merchants Distributors, LLC • Hickory, NC

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About The Position

Provide business expertise to store owners, distributors, importers to help them grow sales and profits.

Requirements

• Possess the knowledge and skill generally associated with a bachelor’s degree
• Experience with management of a multi-volume grocery store
• 6+ years’ experience with retail grocery store operations from front to back door, financials, and leading people
• Fluent bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Must have the ability to travel outside the US

Nice To Haves

• Fluent bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with store owners and assists them in making money and growing retail sales. Advises them on all facets of the business, including store merchandising, operations, real estate, human resources, loss prevention, finance, and information systems.
• Advises store owners of long-term, broad trends, keeping retailers up to date with the industry's latest thinking.
• Keeps retailers informed about competitive activity and helps them increase market share.
• Increases sales penetration / retail and wholesale sales.
• Affiliates new customers
• Responsible for weekly accounts receivable
• Maintains sales expenses within budget
• Provides sales support informs retailer of new programs and items, industry changes and assists with promotional execution
• Communicates and signs up customers for merchandising shows and events
• Provide assistance to customers through the product registration process for selling internationally
• Provide knowledge of the complex processes and legal requirements to export products to various regions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level