Now Hiring - On Premise Key Account Manager - Chattanooga, TN in Chattanooga, TN

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Retail/ On-Premises Key Account Manager. Our company offers excellent benefits, competitive wages, and the potential for growth opportunities.

Perks: Auto and Cell Stipend + 10% Bonus Potential!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands and coaches the company philosophy of customer service.
• Maintains and improved market conditions with On Premise Sales Representatives in the execution of sales programs and the building of brands.
• Works with Sales Representatives on a regular basis and presents account survey forms to the Sales & Marketing Manager.
• Delivers sales presentations to key customers in coordination with Sales Representatives.
• Meets with Key customers, assisting Sales Representatives with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals.
• Monitors and evaluates the activities and products of the competition in relation to Empire’s presence in the market.
• Maintains high visibility in key accounts.
• Contacts new accounts and gathers new account information to present to the Sales & Marketing Manager.
• Conducts market surveys.
• Reviews monthly sales performance to monitor and grow profits and case sales.
• Conducts business according to local and state laws.
• Maintains open communication with other departments.
• Attends trade shows and special events to represent the Company and its brands.
• Continually maintains training and product knowledge.
• Provides coverage in territories when Sales Representatives are absent.
• Works with and coordinates appointments with key customers during supplier market visits when assigned.
• Special event planning and coordinating.
• Responsible for increasing percent of business in key accounts identified by management.
• Develop account specific programs to drive volume growth from key suppliers.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit
• Valid Driver License
• Automobile Insurance - 100/300/50 minimum limits of liability

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• eRome
• Sales Portal Order processing systems

“Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. “