Chain Account Manager
Current Maintains chain accounts, by effectively sustaining relationships with buyer(s),communicating marketing plans, presenting new products, display programs andmerchandising concepts, delivering accurate monthly pricing in an effort to reflect therecommended retail prices and conducting business reviews as prescribed bymanagement. Determines specific needs of chain by analyzing account sales data, IRI and Nielsenscan data, Spectra demographic data and any chain proprietary classifications aswell as surveying for opportunities. - Establishes merchandising objectives relative tobrand priority for chain by understanding company priorities and defining POS needsto the supplier. Supports sales representatives as a training and information resource by presentingand sharing chain(s) program commitments, account trends and brand knowledge. Prepares and delivers professional sales presentations to chain buyer(s) bybalancing the company’s priorities and customers’ needs. Understands company pricing and product programming information on a monthlybasis by reviewing and maintaining accurate and up to date records. Understands competitive pricing and product programming by reviewing pricingschedules and surveying accounts. Obtains appropriate distribution of supplier brands in chain(s) account base bypresenting and selling based on the brands’ features and benefits. Ensures maximum brand visibility within the chain by maintaining account standardsas determined by management and using effective and current point of salematerials when appropriate. Maintains professional and industry knowledge by attending educational workshops,reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks. Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping informationconfidential. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.