Junior Account Manager

Livetrends Design Group LLC • Apopka, FL

25d

About The Position

ABOUT LIVETRENDS DESIGN GROUP: LiveTrends Design Group (LTDG) is the leading design company within the global home décor industry. At LiveTrends we deliver inspiration and joy to over 10 million homes a year by combining two timeless forces, Nature and Art, into unforgettable home decor. Through constant innovation, creativity, and exceptional design we provide retail market leaders across North America and Europe with products and services that are changing the industry. All three of LTDG brands (LiveTrends, Urban Jungle, BeYou) are currently available at retailers such as Lowe’s, Kroger, Target, Costco, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, and many more. POSITION OBJECTIVES: We are looking for a creative and solution-driven Junior Account Manager. This position’s main goals are to create long-term trusting relationships with our customers and deliver unique programs that fit each retailer’s needs. The Junior Account Manager will oversee a portfolio of assigned customers, develop new business from existing clients, and actively seek new sales opportunities and growth. Junior Account Manager responsibilities include developing strong relationships and connecting within the mass market hub (including supermarkets, 3rd party distributors, retail locations, club stores, and many more) You will work alongside our National Account Managers to discover customer needs, find solutions, prepare sales presentations, and close the deals. The LiveTrends core values are Team as Family, Achieve the Impossible, Creativity in Everything, Passion for Life, and Craving for Excellence. These values are the driving factors that create the blueprint for all positions within our company. The Junior Account Manager role is one of the most important representations of these values.

Requirements

• Great collaborator and able to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Experience in CPG Sales or equivalent preferred
• Must be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Plant/Horticulture industry knowledge a plus
• Capacity to manage various projects and work to tight deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, results-oriented and able to thrive under pressure.
• Nimble with the ability to multitask and embrace last-minute changes.
• Full Time
• Schedule may fluctuate based on departmental and period closing requirements.
• Observance of all company Policies and Procedures.
• Physical demands include light work, prolonged walking and/or standing along with the occasional exertion of up to 10-15lbs of force.
• Local Candidates Only

Nice To Haves

• Plant/Horticulture industry knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Represents LiveTrends item portfolio to multiple small and national retailers
• Acts as primary point of contact for accounts
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of each assigned account
• Participates in the development and presentation of product line reviews
• Develops and implements plans for achieving sales and POS goals in each assigned account
• Prepares and submits sales activity reports and sales forecasts
• Initiates contact with new potential customers
• Participates in industry trade shows as required

Benefits

• Competitive pay structure
• Matching 401k
• Medical insurance and additional health benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Ability to learn, be creative, and deliver truly beautiful products to millions of consumers.
• Through proven success, motivation, and teamwork, potential for growth and promotions within the organization

What This Job Offers

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