About Wis-Pak Brands:
Would you like to work with some of the fastest growing beverage brands in the industry? The Wis-Pak Brands consist of on-trend, better for you, beverages like BUBBL'R Antioxidant Sparkling Water, Klarbrunn Sparkling, and Vita Ice! We are looking for an Account Manager in the Cincinnati, OH market that must be focused on growing the Wis-Pak Brands at retail through the effective selling and development of our beverage brands at the store level.
We Offer:
An excellent benefits package- Including Life, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. We also offer 401K, PTO and paid Holidays, free Pepsi refreshments while on-site and discounted Pepsi products for purchase.
Position Responsibilities:
Increase the sales of the Wis-Pak Brands within their designated Territory
Build and maintain long-term trusting relationships with store associates, store managers, category managers, and distributors
Ensures product look and display is consistent with brand strategy, plan-o-gram compliance, overall appearance and above presentation standards of competitive products
Ensures product is properly priced and POP is compliant
Provides routine market intelligence on current market conditions and/or opportunities that may affect sales or category share of product. Collects and reports information on competitive product and service offerings to management
Routinely participates in distributor meeting
Communicates via assigned methods (verbal, written, formal presentation) to management all assigned reports on position activities by assigned due dates
Assists in the analysis of sales and market/territory data used to provide consultation and/or correction for under-performing markets
Assists in identifying growth opportunities for Wis-Pak Brand sales and marketing initiatives
Proactively learns to effectively understand and appropriately communicate competitive products, market trends, and pertinent technologies
Educated on unique market channels. Effectively positions presence in each market and chain/store to drive in-store sales
Assists with the selling-in of trade solutions, sampling activations, and shelf placement
Exhibits exceptional skills in customer service, time management, self-confidence, flexibility, analysis, accountability, practicality, presentation, and communication in assigned market
In summary, the Account Manager is responsible for developing business opportunities at the store level with assigned customers by executing the overall sales strategy. The focus of this execution should be on assuring the long-term success of the Shareholders by developing a wholly-owned, nationally recognized and distributed beverage brands which enhance existing product portfolios.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
Minimum of 2 years prior sales experience, preferably in the beverage industry.
Persuasive and diplomatic communication skills
Strong organizational and presentation skills.
Ability to think strategically and creatively design sales/marketing programs.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with minimal supervision and direction.
A valid driver's license in good standing.
Professional appearance and attitude.
Infrequent repetitive lifting of 50 pounds from floor to waist, chest, and shoulder height.
Willingness to be on call rotation for week-end work
We respond to all applicants once a hiring decision has been made - please check your email regularly for communications from us.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
