Account Manager - Cedar Falls/Waterloo

Major Responsibilities

• Oversight of sales and promotional efforts for stores within assigned territory and accounts.
• Execution of effective short-term and long-term sales strategies.
• Negotiation of promotional exhibits and sales activities with retail stores.
• Development and conduct of effective sales and promotional presentations.
• Building and maintaining solid relationships with key decision-makers, including regular and frequent visits and communication.
• Reflecting Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company positively in appearance, interactions, and decisions, upholding the company’s mission and values.
• Handling complaints and troubleshooting issues.
• Collaboration with internal teams to achieve sales strategies and resolve customer or delivery issues.
• Providing applicable sales and sales activity reports.
• Assistance in building and setting-up displays, replenishing or rotating product, inventory maintenance, in-store housekeeping, etc., as needed.

Experience & Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 1-3 years of sales or store merchandising experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Customer-focused with the ability to positively and effectively interact with customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Independence and minimal supervision.
• Outstanding presentation, selling, and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Team player with the ability to interact with multiple departments.
• Reliable vehicle transportation with a good driving record, valid driver’s license, and insurance.
• Good computer skills (MS Office).

Additional Information

• The role involves traveling to various customer sites, with environments varying.
• The typical workday is Monday-Friday during the day, with occasional evening and weekend work.
• The position requires extensive day travel (up to 75% of the time).
• The role is considered safety-sensitive.
• The employee must pass pre-employment/post-offer drug and random drug testing.
• Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company is an equal opportunity employer.