What are the responsibilities and job description for the Key Account Manager position at Vera's Nursery Inc?
About the Role:
We are seeking a experienced and results-driven Key Account Manager to join our team. As a Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and expanding relationships with our key and national accounts, as well as developing new business opportunities. Your main goal will be to achieve sales targets and ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration with internal teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field
- 5 years of experience in key account management, national accounts, or large account sales
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing new business opportunities
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in distributor, retail, or companies sales
- Experience in sales territory management
- Experience in product launch and marketing events
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing key and national accounts, and identify new business opportunities
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products and services to customers
- Provide regular reports and updates on sales activities, customer feedback, and market trends
- Participate in product launches, trade shows, and other marketing events to promote our brand and products
Skills:
As a Key Account Manager, you will utilize your strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with key and national accounts. You will also use your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to develop and execute sales plans, and your analytical skills to provide regular reports and updates on sales activities and market trends. In addition, you will use your time management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, and your teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams.