What are the responsibilities and job description for the COLUMBUS ACCOUNT MANAGER -NRS Chain position at COLUMBUS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY?
Overview: Columbus Distributing Company is a family-owned sales and service corporation distributing Anheuser-Busch, Yuengling, craft, and imported beers in Franklin County, Ohio.Manages the development and fostering of relationships with on and off-premise customers. This position is responsible for the successful sale, distribution, and retail execution of our entire portfolio of products and related programs resulting in the overall volume growth of the accounts.
- Plan and conduct regular sales calls and visits to accounts.
- Accomplish timely and productive execution of sales plans and promotions at retail.
- Securing trade support by communicating pricing and product promotions, coordinating the use of product displays and point-of-sale materials, promotional events, and other product promotion opportunities.
- Achieve monthly sales goals.
- Develop positive strong relationships with accounts.
- Accurately and timely enter orders and ensure proper and complete transmission of those orders following established Company policies and directives via an iPad.
- Manage accurate inventory levels to minimize out-of-stock and out-of-code issues.
- Assess product rotation on shelf and in back room to maximize product freshness to ensure compliance with code date standards.
- Responsible for appropriate placement and effective utilization of point-of-sale material.
- Use multiple applications to complete necessary field-level surveys.
- Flexibility to manage other projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license with reliable automobile transportation. Maintain an acceptable driving record and maintain auto insurance coverage at least to the minimum required by state law and company guidance.
- A college degree is preferred but not required.
- Have prior industry experience in the beer or wine industry.
- Minimum of 1 year of outside sales experience.
- Experienced with Microsoft Office and operating an iPad.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work varied hours and days including weekends and holidays as business dictates.
- Must have a cell phone with data capability, we will provide a cell phone allowance.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay.
- Fun, friendly, casual workplace.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, and lots more!
- PTO & Holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Volunteer Time.