Key Account Manager

Molson Coors•Arvada, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

In the role of Key Account Manager working in Denver, Colorado, you will be responsible for using syndicated, external and internal sales data to develop and disseminate regular reports to Sales, Marketing and CDC Management, and for working closely with the management team to analyze business trends to advance CDC’s market objectives. This position provides support to stakeholders such as CDC management and external partners such as small chain C-Stores. In addition, execution will be required for mandates with Chains, and serving as a liaison with headquarters. The Key Account Manager will be responsible for supporting accounts such as Costco, Target, and C-chain stores. This position reports to the Senior Sales Manager-Chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
Proficiency with creating and implementing processes
Proficiency with creative programming and ability to effectively present recommendations
5-7 years in a Chain/Retail leadership role
Strong presentation and influencing skills
High level of personal accountability/results orientation
Strong communication (Written and Verbal)
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities with a high degree of accuracy.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel & PowerPoint)
Business analysis experience within a CPG or beer company strongly preferred
Strong level of diplomacy & organization

Responsibilities

Managing the business relationships between Suppliers, Buyers, Chains, CDC, and serving as a representative for smaller-scale brands
Serving as the focal contact with corporate calls, and delivering results from key performance indicators
Serving as a liaison between CDC and headquarter offices of accounts
Continuously nurturing rapport between CDC and Suppliers, Buyers, Chains, and other relevant stakeholders
Managing communication channels, approaches, and strategies conducive to market growth and development
Owning the growth strategy of volume, distribution, space management, program implementation, and development opportunities for retail stakeholders
Analyzing internal and syndicated sales data to measure CDC’s performance against internal plans and supplier goals, identify opportunities/threats, and provide insight into root causes of identified issues.
Developing scorecards to track performance against KPI’s and providing regular progress updates against long term goals.
Performing ROI Analysis and pricing analysis Performing Pricing Analysis
Identifying training needs for data, systems, and procedures that support CDC’s selling activities.
Providing education with data interpretation into actionable tasks
Providing education with brands to buyers, and also education from chain buyers to the salesforce
Leading and supporting internal and external planning meetings (distribution and volume planning, profitability/pricing, budgets, etc.).
Assisting Brand Managers and the sales force with analysis needed to develop presentations that incorporate compelling sales data and insights.
Assisting in tracking and facilitating key sales initiatives including new product launches, incentive programs, and sales force goal setting and recapping
Performing SKU prioritization analysis S&OP
Ensuring compliance with retail standards through pre/post analysis reporting for resets
Working in Market with both Chain and Supplier customers
Creating and executing of pricing and other resources needed for account management
Possessing familiarity with leadership and governance of internal CDC processes
Other duties as assigned