Key Account Manager, East Coast

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JobgetherCPG, vapor/OTP
Remote position based in Massachusetts or VirginiaFull-TimeManager
SalarySalary range of $94,000–$111,000 USD
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Job Details

Experience
5+ years of account management experience
Required Skills
SalesforceTableauMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointAccount Management

Requirements

  • Have 5+ years of account management experience in CPG or tobacco/OTP categories, including headquarters-level account management and/or direct field sales.
  • Demonstrate success negotiating key account contracts, expanding distribution and account footprints, and leading strategic sales initiatives against commercial targets.
  • Have working knowledge of syndicated data platforms such as IRI and Nielsen.
  • Be proficient with Salesforce, Tableau, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
  • Hold a valid U.S. driver’s license in good standing for at least three consecutive years and have a reliable vehicle for daily business use.
  • Be able to travel regularly, approximately 30–40%, including occasional overnight stays.
  • Be able to lift up to 30 lbs and perform in-store merchandising activities, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, and working at heights of approximately 9–12 feet.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with chain accounts, national retail partners, and regional distributors at headquarters and regional levels.
  • Develop account-specific sales, distribution, merchandising, and category strategies within assigned budgets.
  • Use IRI, Nielsen, and other market data to provide customers with category insights and recommendations.
  • Manage independent retail locations, maintain existing business, and identify product placement and distribution opportunities.
  • Execute retail initiatives, promotions, inventory programs, and the 4 Ps of retail: Presence, Pricing, Promotion, and Product.
  • Lead buyer meetings, category reviews, Top-to-Top sessions, contracted space management, and inventory resolution discussions.
  • Partner with field sales, trade marketing, and internal stakeholders to implement programs that improve sales execution and product placement.
  • Monitor account and territory performance and refine sales strategies based on results and market insights.
  • Travel throughout the assigned territory for store visits, planning sessions, business reviews, and meetings.
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