Account Trainer (Texas)

Avocado Green Brands is a mission-driven lifestyle and eco-luxury brand, fueled by green living, sustainability, radical honesty, authenticity, storytelling, social responsibility, and remarkable customer experiences. We make mattresses, bedding products, apparel, and beauty products in California using the finest natural and organic materials. The mission of Avocado is to be the world’s most sustainable brand — the pinnacle of certified organic mattresses, luxury bedding, and quality wood furniture.

About the role

Avocado is currently looking for an Account Trainer to be part of the Strategic Partners Team, reporting to the Senior Key Account Manager. This role will use phone, email, texts, a CRM, and other applications to establish, build, maintain, and grow long-term partnerships between Avocado and Strategic Retail Partners. The Account Trainer will utilize CRM software to track and report all activities and communications. Travel is required and key to the success of the position, including visiting Strategic Partners, trade shows, and Avocado team meetings. The role involves sharing our purpose and passion for making a real difference in the health, wellness, and lives of others.

Location: Charlotte, NC (Remote). Here at Avocado Green Brands, we treasure teamwork and working together in person. Depending on the role, you may work on-site at one of our Fullerton locations, a retail location, fully remote, or hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned Strategic Partners by assisting them with challenges, pricing, merchandising, point of sales, promotions, and other interactions with Avocado.
• Build and maintain a prospect funnel for growth of new partners.
• Meet revenue and new account acquisition goals.
• Comprehensive use of HubSpot CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software, including entering call notes, contact information, communications, and planning upcoming events.
• Provide in-person and virtual training to retailers by educating them on Avocademy, ordering portal, location of assets, price lists, and marketing tools.
• Analyze sales data and provide merchandising recommendations on new and existing products and accessories based on this analysis.
• Process Point of Purchase (POP) requests and guide assigned accounts on what POP should be displayed.
• Communicate challenges and opportunities to the Customer Experience Team and Management.
• Manage price lists, including adding new products, adjustments, and updates.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fast-paced Sales environment.
• Knowledge of mattresses, adjustable bases, and bedding is a plus.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Positive, high-energy, and self-motivated.
• Technological skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and virtual meetings (emphasis on Excel).
• Self-driven and disciplined.
• Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Stationary position: Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Operate: Constantly operates a computer and other office machines such as printers and tablets.
• Communicate: Frequently communicates with other team members to update on the status of tasks.
• Travel: Up to 75% travel via air or land.

Benefits

• Medical (HMO, PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO and Volunteer days
• Employee product discount
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Training and tools to be successful, along with strong partnership from peers and leaders
• Access to wellness apps
• Referral Bonus
• Opportunity to grow

Pay

The pay range for this role is between $60,000.00 and $75,000.00 yearly.

Why Work at Avocado Green Brands?

• Be part of the change: Work at an emerging company on a mission to increase sustainable and clean products.
• Culture: Be part of a fun, collaborative, and passionate team.

Avocado Green Brands is a certified B Corp and Climate Neutral certified. We donate 1% of revenues to vetted nonprofits through our commitment to 1% For the Planet. Our products are organic certified by GOTS. Our factories are powered by renewable energy and are approaching zero waste. We care for nearly 200,000 sheep and grow and produce our own natural latex from our own farms.