Senior Account Executive

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

📋 Description

• Oversee all day-to-day aspects of the local sales initiatives for Walgreens

• Maintain a long-term direct relationship with Walgreens customers

• Build collaborative relationships both internally and externally to achieve results

• Define go-to-market strategies in conjunction with leadership and cross-functional teams

• Implement annual business planning for the relevant lines of business

• Develop, sustain, and comply with operational budgets and trade spending plans

• Conduct monthly sales forecasts in collaboration with Sales Planning, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning teams

• Manage the customer supply chain to ensure exceptional customer service

• Formulate and execute vision and strategy

• Lead initiatives that drive category growth

• Engage in departmental and interdepartmental planning and management teams

• Enhance organizational processes across functions

• Create and present customer programs to various levels of management

• Develop, define, and present contingency plans to optimize revenue and margin growth

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, core values, and operational principles

• Perform additional assigned responsibilities

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the confectionery industry

• A minimum of 3 years of account management experience

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite

• Willingness to travel as necessary to achieve results

• Capability to foster alliances and maintain customer relationships with relevant levels of Walgreens management

• Proactive, self-motivated approach with innovative thinking and creative problem-solving abilities

• Strong analytical skills

• Sound judgment, determination, and ability to influence

• Proficient in developing and delivering fact-based presentations

• Effective communication with key internal and external stakeholders

• Experience with consumables is preferred but not mandatory

• Experience in confections is advantageous

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that support health and financial wellness

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Eligible employees may receive an annual bonus based on company performance