National Account Manager - Kroger East

Monster Energy•Nashville, TN

2d•$84,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Monster Energy is looking for a National Account Manager to achieve overall sales, manage day-to-day selling activities with the customer, and maximize share growth and profitability objectives for the Company. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the entire portfolio on assigned accounts, including coordinating the enterprise team to support and execute annual business plans and the customer's key business goals. The National Account Manager will work directly with 4 Kroger Divisions: Louisville, Mid Atlantic, Delta, and Nashville.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field of study
More than 5 years of experience in retail, broker and distributor sales environment
More than 5 years of experience in distributor or bottler sales environment
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Proficiency in data tools that measure and track business performance, data analysis, forecasting, business analytics, and financial analysis
Direct selling experience within the Convenience channel preferred
Experience with Nielsen and/or IRI

Responsibilities

Achieve desired sales goals by collaborating and maintaining consistent business routines with assigned accounts, internal team, bottling network, and other key stakeholders.
Achieve and exceed all key sales measures and targets for assigned accounts (case volume, revenue, & trade spend).
Lead all aspects of the joint business planning (JBP) process with assigned customers, including negotiating price package plans, sales programs, customer contracts, and strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with bottling partners to execute plans involving distribution, program execution, void closure, new items, pricing, in-stock improvement, and other key initiatives.
Maintain focus on assigned accounts to proactively identify opportunities to improve customer service and business performance.
Respond quickly and effectively to business challenges with sound sales solutions, and partner with other functions/departments to meet customer needs.
Develop and maintain good business relations with assigned accounts, understanding all aspects of the customer and bottlers' business.
Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage the team through business challenges, and to develop and sell profitable and strategic business plans that align with corporate and brand plans.
Understand and anticipate the financial impact of business plans and actions on both the company and the customer, and proactively monitor progress versus plans.
Take immediate action to proactively resolve business and/or customer-related issues by identifying and recommending solutions and improvements.
Summarize and disseminate information in a timely manner and with appropriate frequency.
Demonstrate a passion for understanding best practices, trends, and technology affecting the business, industry, and marketplace.
Manage all account communication on promotional and executional opportunities, both internally and externally, in a timely manner.
Track, review, and measure all relevant data to assess assigned retailer and business to convert insights and data into sales solutions that deliver results.
Ensure accurate data and information reaches all relevant parties to avoid unnecessary surprises.
Model exemplary behavior on the team and as an employee/representative of the company.
Build and maintain annual volume and revenue plans designed to support mutual growth while working within assigned budgets.