Now Hiring - Artsana USA, Inc (Chicco) - Associate Account Manager in Lancaster, PA

Full description of the position

Artsana USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Artsana S.p.A., a premier Italian juvenile products brand and one of Europes largest producers of infant and juvenile Chicco brand baby products, seeks a talented and driven person to fill an Associate Account Manager position located in our US corporate headquarters office in Lancaster, PA.

The Associate Account Manager is responsible for supporting the daily activities of the Director of Sales by managing the Specialty Retail Channel and the manufacturing representatives. This person will assist in the growth of the Specialty Retail Channel by developing and implementing key strategies while effectively addressing the needs of these accounts to maintain strong relationships. This person will also perform administrative tasks within retailer systems, entering accurate product information and pulling retailer data on a regular basis. Since this position will support the Director of Sales with multiple accounts, every day will be different. The ideal candidate will be flexible and have the ability to adapt to changing needs, a desire to learn, a high level of detail orientation, and the drive to independently address new and unique challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Director of Sales in the daily and administrative activities of managing key accounts
• Perform various administrative tasks in retailer systems, including accurately entering and updating product information, managing POs, pulling retailer data, and conducting other data entry and reporting activities
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for various meetings by compiling information and developing presentation formats and materials
• Manage day-to-day communication with Specialty Channel accounts
• Manage sales and account rep communication via monthly conference calls
• Act as a liaison with the product marketing team and other internal partners
• Help manage sample preparation for customer meetings
• Perform additional account responsibilities as the role grows over time

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree
• 1+ years of experience in a coordinator or account management position experience in sales preferred
• Strong sense of urgency with demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively and proactively communicate and build relationships with colleagues and customers
• Proven self-starter with a very strong attention to detail
• Proficient in time management, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment and interact in a professional and positive manner
• Ability to multitask and provide excellent customer service
• Strong computer skills related to word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and data entry with the capability to learn new systems
• Proficient in MS Office Suite

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Ability to Relocate:

• Lancaster, PA 17601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person