at Breakthru Beverage Group in Cicero, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Account Development Specialist U3- Gallo Wine & Spirits
Location
US-IL-Cicero
ID
2024-27515
Type
Regular Full-Time
Category
Sales/Trade
Overview
The Account Development Specialist is responsible for maximizing the sales and marketing of supplier brands to a targeted account base through effective planning, selling, merchandising and communication that permits achievement of company and supplier objectives. This role must maintain strong relationships with the key stakeholders/gatekeepers of the supplier accounts and be the 'go-to' consultant for the accounts. The Account Development Specialist will be active with in-market events and education.
Responsibilities
Maximize sales and marketing of supplier brands
Serve as the expert and resource for the division or group in developing beverage and marketing strategies and plans for growth.
Researches trends, category and portfolio to ensure that the group or division and company meet goals as established.
Present new products and beverage offerings, and if necessary, conducting business reviews
Maintains relationships with influencers and presents new products and cocktail, wine and beer listings or menus.
Facilitates accounts visits, dinners for dignitaries and supplier representatives by scheduling and preparing accounts to meet the expectations of suppliers and management
Assist sales team in driving supplier brands
Develop and deliver training modules to the sales team, customer, and supplier regarding sales trends
Determines specific needs of individual accounts by analyzing account and surveying for opportunities.
Establishes merchandising objectives relative to brand priority for each account by understanding company priorities and defining POS needs to the supplier
Prepares and delivers professional sales presentations to customers by balancing the company's priorities and customers' needs.
Obtains appropriate distribution of supplier brands throughout account base by presenting and selling based on the brands' features and benefits
Maintain and build strong relationships with the key stakeholders/gatekeepers of the supplier accounts
Participate in supplier work-with sales calls.
Attend educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks to build and maintain industry knowledge.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder's supervisor, may also be required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar field preferred
Minimum of two years in sales or industry related experience, required
If supporting Fine Wine will require more experience and Fine Wine Accreditation Preferably WSET Level 2 or Similar (CSW, Level II Court of Master Sommeliers)
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle; required.
Ability to hold a Solicitor's Permit required
Basic Budget, Sales and Marketing experience
MS Office skills
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone
Occasional carrying, overhead reaching and lifting of 15 pounds to perform various duties
Competencies:
May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team.
Resolves issues which are often varied and non-routine. Undertakes analysis and investigation to solve issues.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.
EEO Statement
Category
Sales/Trade
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