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Barcel USA, Llc

10115 Sr. Regional Key Account Manager- Midwest Market

Barcel USA, Llc, Coppell, Texas, United States, 75019

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Job Details Job Location: Midwest - Kansas City, MO

Education Level: Bachelors Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Category: Sales

Barcel USA takes pride in our people‑centric culture – We Value the Person is our Core Belief. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates all dimensions of diversity, promotes personal and professional development opportunities and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

The Senior Regional Key Account Manager’s responsibilities include maintaining a thorough knowledge of our business and offerings, developing and implementing strategic plans to grow accounts, achieve sales and profitability objectives by effectively managing new and existing accounts, managing and strengthening client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and coordinating with internal teams to deliver on client/company expectations. As a Senior Regional Account Manager, you should also be results‑driven and help us achieve our business goals.

Ultimately, an outstanding Senior Regional Key Account Manager should have strong communication skills, customer service and account management skills, and be highly organized and accomplished at solving problems and closing deals. Also, data governance or experience in IRI/Data analysis as well as the ability to develop within the team.

What Will I Be Doing

Coach and develop a cohesive team in sharing ideas and strategies, and ensure deadlines are met. In addition to managing a team, the Sr. RAM will be managing

Meijer’s

customer

Meets assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in assigned accounts for all brands/categories

Set and monitor sales targets for each regional account within the territory

Identify potential customers and set approach strategies

Develop strong and long‑term client relationships to be highly relevant and preferred supplier

Resolve issues and handle complaints quickly and effectively

Negotiate contracts and close agreements

Support sales team and clients with new features and product launches authorizations on time

Get feedback and suggest ways to increase customer engagement

Establishes productive, professional relationships with key personnel at assigned customers at all levels

Coordinates the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, in order to meet account performance objectives and customers’ expectations

Deliver annual volume, manage trade spend, and profit plan for all brands/categories

Proactively assesses, clarifies, and validates customer needs on an ongoing basis

Leads solution development efforts that best address customer needs, while coordinating the involvement of all necessary company personnel

On‑going analysis and review of business trends to identify gaps to plan and execution for all brands/categories

Actively participate in Annual Planning and Forecast process in collaboration with National Offices and DSD Team

Develop annual promotion trade plan while adhering to & maximizing Barcel USA’s guardrails and guidelines, while ensuring superior execution through consistent customer engagement and buy‑in for all brands/categories

Actively coordinates and ensures efficiency of customer Joint Business Planning process, assortment & segmentation (POG) reviews, and scorecard sessions using relevant fact‑based selling

Drives execution of account programming by collaborating with national and regional headquarters contacts and appropriate Operations Sales teams for all brands/categories

Ensure pricing and merchandising objectives are achieved consistently with Portfolio/Brand strategy, account objectives, and efficient trade spending

Take lead on growth initiatives, understanding overall category and competitive trends

Identifying opportunities for improvement and proposing new tools and processes

Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for collaborating and facilitating the team with tools to help standardize our process across all 3 Business Units (East / Central / West)

Understandingoverall category and competitive trends through data card resources, IRI platform, and MM application

Working to gain activation on all emerging brands within your Midwest Region for all Regional customers

Creating and tracking key KPIs for Regional Accounts Team/Selected Customers

Insight and collaborating on cross‑functional responsibilities that support and align with operation

Reporting, communicating, and supporting Teams on financial budget (Pull and Non‑TPR Spend)

Growth Incentive, CMA, and Rebate adherence

Working with RGM and BLU Sales Analyst in effective communication of Pre & Post promotional analysis – Gain insight on profitability and market share impact – ROI

Strong analytical, administrative, presentation, and communication skills required

100% follow‑up needed – Accountability and Ownership is key for this position to be successful

Qualifications

Education Business: Administration, Marketing Bachelors

Minimum 7 years of strategic sales experience: preferably with a consumer‑packaged goods organization

Experience working with 3rd party Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) preferred

Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable

Travel: Domestic 50%

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software

5+ years of proven work experience as a Senior Account Executive

Superior communication and interpersonal skills

Strong Team management skills with the ability to influence and persuade

Strong analytical and negotiation skills

Experience in sales and business-building in a customer environment

Demonstrated career achievements and problem‑solving skills

Demonstrated skillful negotiation capability with Buyers and Senior Buyers in the Grocery Retail CPG industry

Ability to create effective and dynamic presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Highly motivated individual and seasoned in conflict management

Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment and with effective follow‑up skills

Solid understanding of financials including P&L impact of sales decisions

Commitment and ability to succeed within a complex organization

Great Interpersonal Skills

Detail & Results Oriented

Superior Oral/Written Communication Capability

Barcel USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training, and all other working conditions.

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