Account Manager, Immediate Consumption - Suffolk County, NY

About Liberty

At Liberty Coca-Cola, we strive to make our workforce as representative and inclusive 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 benefits packages to full-time, permanent associates, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug plans, 401K with company contributions, paid vacation, company paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 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

The Account Manager is the primary Coca-Cola contact between the large or small store managers or store owners and is responsible for the customer relationships along with increasing business by selling and ordering products within his or her sales territory existing customer base.

Responsibilities

• Execute and close all sales calls
• Sell in incremental displays and equipment placements; sell in promotional programs and ensure dealer compliance
• Stay in connection with sales call, maintain appropriate inventory levels, maintain company assets and point of sale, ensure account meets Company merchandising standards, determine stores' product needs, place and transmit appropriate order in conjunction with existing geographic sales routes
• Communicate account activities to appropriate parties
• Transport, replace and maintain Point of Sale advertising as appropriate for account
• Periodic lifting of 50+ pounds, bending, reaching, kneeling and light merchandising
• Building, changing and removing product displays; maintaining product signage; cleaning product space and securing damaged or defective product 
• Act as an Ambassador by providing customer service to Consumers and store personnel by answering questions, locating product, and providing assistance as needed

Qualifications

• High School or GED required/ Bachelor 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.