Account Manager - JUNCTION CITY/MANHATTAN

Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company as an Account Manager, serving as the frontline liaison to ensure customer satisfaction through product sales, ordering, and merchandising.

About the role

The Account Manager sells and orders product for customer accounts, rotates company product by date, and supports the merchandising team by keeping products stocked and available. This role involves managing an assigned sales route, executing marketing initiatives, and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Order product at accounts on an assigned sales route and determine product needs.
• Utilize technology for order processing, inventory management, and other job-related applications.
• Execute and sell big event marketing, pillar programming, innovation, and mandated features to meet customer satisfaction and company standards.
• Sell Customer Marketing Agreements (CMA) as needed.
• Build, change, and remove product displays and Point of Sale (POS) materials; ensure proper pricing.
• Clean product space, secure damaged or defective product, and repack product where possible.
• Transport, replace, and maintain POS advertising for accounts.
• Communicate account activities with customers to ensure quality and timely service.
• Collaborate internally with merchandisers and drivers to meet account goals and day-to-day needs.
• Ensure adherence to merchandising and customer service standards.
• Stock and merchandise products in coolers, racks, and secondary displays.
• Maintain end-to-end ownership of accounts through appropriate action and communication.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of work experience; customer service or sales experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Basic computer application and technology skills.
• Valid Driver’s License, current vehicle liability insurance, and a driving record within policy guidelines (no major violations in the last three years).
• Must use a personal vehicle during work hours with reimbursement; proof of insurance covering business use required at hire.
• Open to a flexible schedule, including potential holiday work to meet customer demands.

Physical Requirements

• Field work intensive with daily and weekly travel to local accounts and prospect sites.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs or less.
• Ability to professionally represent the employer at customer locations.

About Heartland Coca-Cola

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes Coca-Cola and Monster Beverages across Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Our brand portfolio includes sparkling soft drinks, water, teas, energy drinks, juices, coffee, and nutrition beverages. We value our people, customers, and community, fostering a collaborative and passionate team environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program, subject to program rules.

Pay

$47,800.00 - $56,763.00 a year