Account Manager – South Carolina

Role Overview

• Manage distributors assigned as follows: Review inventory and fill rates.
• Conduct business review meetings.
• New item placement.
• Get pricing to distributor that is inline with the suggested list price.
• Promotion participation (national & regional).
• Handle deductions, returns, and credits.
• Coordinate shows and order samples for them.
• Order samples for distributor reps.
• Attend distributor sales meetings and set up trainings.
• Set up inside/outside blitz.
• Manage retail locations/direct buying accounts in assigned states as follows: Grow sales in the store.
• Get new products placed.
• Gain shelf space in the store.
• Gain off shelf secondary placement in stores.
• Set up POP and signage in store.
• Conduct training for store employees.
• Business reviews.
• Set up marketing promotions.
• Write turnover orders in the store.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Area Manager in the Pet Industry.
• Proven track record of increasing sales and revenue; 3-5 years of outside sales experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational and leadership ability.
• Must be able to travel by air and car.

Benefits

• employee discounts
• company matched 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life/AD&D
• voluntary benefits
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays