Account Manager – South Carolina

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee assigned distributors, including reviewing inventory and fill rates.

• Facilitate business review meetings.

• Manage the placement of new items.

• Provide pricing to distributors that aligns with the suggested list price.

• Participate in promotions at both national and regional levels.

• Address deductions, returns, and credits.

• Organize shows and arrange for necessary samples.

• Procure samples for distributor representatives.

• Attend distributor sales meetings and coordinate training sessions.

• Initiate inside/outside blitz activities.

• Manage retail locations and direct buying accounts in designated states, focusing on sales growth in stores.

• Facilitate the placement of new products.

• Secure shelf space within retail locations.

• Attain off-shelf secondary placements in stores.

• Set up point-of-purchase displays and signage in retail environments.

• Conduct training sessions for store personnel.

• Perform business reviews.

• Implement marketing promotions.

• Write turnover orders in retail stores.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as an Area Manager within the Pet Industry.

• Proven success in driving sales and revenue growth; 3-5 years of outside sales experience is essential.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Strong communication abilities.

• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.

• Must be willing to travel by air and car.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employee discounts

• Company-matched 401(k)

• Medical coverage

• Dental coverage

• Vision coverage

• Life/AD&D insurance

• Voluntary benefits

• Paid sick leave

• Paid vacation

• Paid holidays