Sr Key Account Manager
Advantage Solutions · Chesapeake, VA · 3 wk ago
AdministrativeFull-time
About the role
The Sr. KAM is a salesperson responsible for meeting sales quotas and expense budgets for assigned clients.
Responsibilities
- Manage sales programs, promotional spending, distribution levels, shelf placement and strategic planning initiatives.
- Collaborate with clients to develop strategic plans to accomplish the business goals.
- Work with retailer associates on Headquarters calls to implement the programs.
- Own the relationship with our clients.
- Make decisions regarding spending of our clients' trade funds to drive increased sales.
- Sign, implement, and execute contracts at our customers, on our clients' behalf.
- Work closely with internal Advantage Solutions associates such as Customer Managers and order entry, claims, category management, schematics and retail associates to increase sales volume within a market.
- Serve one or multiple clients' goals, while also encompassing customer relations and implementation.
- Service clients including Pioneering clients, Regional clients, and Tier 3 clients.
Qualifications
- Experience in sales and client management.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage budgets and financials.
- Knowledge of retail and distribution channels.
- Proficiency in using CRM systems and other sales tools.