On Premise Account Manager - Ardmore, OK

On Premise Account Manager

We believe our growth means our people’s growth!

$41,600 - $62,400 + monthly MBO + Incentives + Car Allowance

Base Pay will be commensurate with the level of Beverage Distribution Experience

Job Description:   

We are seeking an On Premise Account Manager for our Ardmore, OK territory. The On Premise Account Manager works alongside distributor partners to ensure the successful sale, volume growth, distribution, brand presence and positioning of the supplier's portfolio, working within a set list of On Premise accounts. Accountable for developing outstanding internal and external customer relationships.  

Here's just a small sample of what you'll be doing:

·         Sell in new brands or packages as directed from management or brewery representative 

·         Track sales for each account assigned to ensure ample product while avoiding out-of-stocks, hotshots or overstocks 

·         Prepare sales objectives to customers by balancing the company’s priorities and customers’ needs to include selling new products, cold box, well and back bar placements and resets and promotions 

·         Ensures brand visibility within accounts by maintaining account standards as determined by management and using effective and current POS materials when appropriate   

·         Supports account openings by placing opening orders for new accounts in collaboration with Sales Manager 

·         Inform supervisor of any competitive activity that affects draught handles, pricing, packaging or any other situation that may directly affect the company 

·         Work with retailers on ways to increase sales.  Meet with store owner/manager/director on each visit to address orders and any issues 

·         Check all chain accounts for mandates and promotions to ensure proper quantities ordered 

·         Account Manger is responsible for communicating and meeting with new accounts as early as possible within his sales area 

·         Account Managers to visit Class B accounts as needed to gain new business (where applicable)  

This list is not all inclusive but rather an overview of the role’s primary work duties. 

Qualifications: 

·         Must have  at least a minimum of 2 years of beer experience, preferably at the distributor level

·         Ability to work with computer programs associated with the performance of the position. 

·         Must be a results driven professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills; uses diplomacy and discretion 

·         Ability to work well with all levels of the organization, to organize, prioritize, negotiate, manage, motive others and solve problems 

·         Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines 

·         Knowledge of geographic areas; familiarity with assigned territory