Account Manager, Immediate Consumption - Base Plus Commission - Suffolk County, NY

$11,920 - $38,081/Yr

The Coca-Cola Company - Hauppauge, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Hauppauge, NY

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Account Manager for Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC serves as the primary contact between the company and its customers, focusing on building relationships and increasing sales within a designated territory. This role involves executing sales calls, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with company merchandising standards, all while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Executes and closes all sales calls.
• Sells in incremental displays and equipment placements; sells in promotional programs and ensures dealer compliance.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and company assets, ensuring accounts meet merchandising standards.
• Communicates account activities to appropriate parties.
• Transports, replaces, and maintains point of sale advertising as appropriate for accounts.
• Builds, changes, and removes product displays; maintains product signage; cleans product space and secures damaged or defective product.
• Acts as an Ambassador by providing customer service to consumers and store personnel.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 1+ years of general work experience.
• 1+ years previous sales experience preferred.
• Food/beverage industry experience is 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.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, bend, reach, kneel, and perform light merchandising.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Food/beverage industry experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance