Account Manager, Immediate Consumption - Base Plus Commission - West Hempstead/Elmont, NY

About Liberty

At Liberty Coca-Cola, we strive to make our workforce as inclusive and diverse as the communities we serve.  Our associates are our #1 asset, and we are committed to investing in our people, maintaining the highest safety standards, and creating a culture of growth and innovation.  We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages to full-time, regular associates, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug plans, 401K with company contributions, paid vacation, company paid holidays, and more.  Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. Join us here at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC.

Summary

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The Account Manager is the primary Coca-Cola contact between Liberty Coke and our customers. and are responsible for building customer relationships along with increasing business by selling and ordering products within his or her sales territory existing customer base. The base salary will be determined by the historical volume of cases sold for a particular route. This position has a commission earning potential based on the number of cases sold in addition to a quarterly bonus incentive (up to $9,000 per year) and the base salary.

Responsibilities

• Executes and closes all sales calls
• Sells in incremental displays and equipment placements; sells in promotional programs and ensure dealer compliance
• Stays in connection with sales call, maintains appropriate inventory levels, maintains company assets and point of sale, ensures account meets Company merchandising standards, determines product needs, places and transmits appropriate order in conjunction with existing geographic sales routes
• Communicates account activities to appropriate parties
• Transports, replaces and maintains point of sale advertising as appropriate for account
• Builds, changes and removes product displays; maintaining product signage; cleaning product space and securing damaged or defective product
• Transports, replaces and maintains point of sale advertising as appropriate for accounts
• Acts as an Ambassador by providing customer service to consumers and store personnel by answering questions, locating product, and providing assistance as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School or GED (General Education Diploma) required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ years of general work experience
• 1+ years previous sales experience preferred
• Food/beverage industry experience a plus
• Ability to handle multiple customer accounts
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Proficient computer application skills
• Ability to create and conduct sales presentations preferred
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record within MVR policy guidelines

Additional Information

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.