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We are seeking a results-oriented Key Account Manager to drive distribution and volume targets for our chain customers. This role involves developing strong relationships, executing quarterly programming plans, and leading cross-functional communication. The ideal candidate has experience calling on national account customers, excellent communication, influencing, and selling skills, and a deep understanding of sales analytics. This position requires travel and the ability to work effectively within a matrix organization.

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Duties and Responsibilities

  • Deliver against annual Share distribution and volume targets as well as lead appropriate measurement & evaluation of investment as needed
  • Develop and implement annual operating plan for each chain, aligning customer and Diageo growth goals and opportunities, prioritizing accounts based on overall opportunities 
  • Develop strong relationships within each customer, wiring Diageo effectively into the buying, merchandising, marketing, operations, and exec teams
  • Develop, sell-in, and communicate quarterly programming plans, assortment reviews, innovation opportunities and customer-specific initiatives that support the overall annual plan   
  • Lead the communication process across a cross-functional team, which includes shopper marketing, sales analytics, category development, e-Comm, Diageo sales team and distributor partners
  • Work closely with Diageo sales team and distributors to ensure flawless execution of customer initiatives
  • Lead opportunity and risk assessment process throughout the year to ensure course correction as needed to hit the annual plan; Deliver on all monthly BPM requirements
  • Strategic Planning: Assist in the design and develop customized annual plans that apply priority sales drivers to deliver Diageo financial and volume targets.
  • Financial Management:  Assist in Managing A&P/Trade spends, ensuring budgets are strategically aligned with brand and customer strategies and delivering Return On Investment targets.  Lead communication with local business units to ensure alignment between Chain A&P/Trade spends and existing local spends. 

Qualifications and Experience Required:

  • 4 Year College Degree Required  (MBA Preferred)
  • Experience required calling on regional or national account customers, preferably in CPG or 3-tier categories like Alcohol Beverage
  • Self-motivated, strategic, goal oriented, with a passion for winning
  • Strong communication and influencing skills internally and externally are a must
  • Fact based selling skills are critical; equally critical are business analytics & analysis skills to identify trends and opportunities across the chain customer base.
  • Advanced organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, time management, fiscal management and presentation skills required
  • Position will require travel for customer meetings and account calls to ensure local market / wholesaler collaboration
  • Proven success record of influencing and negotiating customer strategy and execution
  • Deep understanding of sales analytics with IRI or Nielsen experience preferred
  • Work effectively within a matrix organization
  • Experience working across a diverse adult beverage distributor network preferred
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Company

Diageo

Job Posted

a year ago

Job Type

Full-time

WorkMode

On-site

Experience Level

3-7 Years

Category

Sales and Marketing

Locations

Texas City, Texas, United States

Arizona City, Arizona, United States

Qualification

Bachelor

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