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Sr Key Account Manager

Advantage Solutions, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States, 23322

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Sr Key Account Manager

Job Locations US-NC-Charlotte | US-VA-Richmond | US-VA-Chesapeake Requisition ID

2026-438154 Position Type

Full Time Category

Client Services/Account Management Minimum

USD $68,000.00/Yr. Maximum

USD $138,375.00/Yr.

Summary Sr Key Account Manager

The Sr. KAM is a salesperson responsible for meeting sales quotas and expense budgets for assigned clients by managing sales programs, promotional spending, distribution levels, shelf placement and strategic planning initiatives. Our clients are defined as the manufacturers, vendors, or brands who have contracted Advantage as their sales force. Our customers are defined as retailers, wholesalers, or distributors, to whom we sell our clients\' brands.

This teammate will collaborate with clients to develop strategic plans to accomplish the business goals and work with retailer associates (such as buyers, category managers, replenishment managers, and others) on Headquarter calls to implement the programs.

This teammate will own the relationship with our clients. The teammate will make decisions regarding spending on our clients\' trade funds to drive increased sales, and will sign, implement, and execute contracts with our customers, on our clients\' behalf.

This position also works closely with internal Advantage Solutions associates such as Customer Managers and order entry, claims, category management, schematics and retail associates to increase sales volume within a market. This incumbent may be dedicated to servicing one or multiple clients\' goals, while also encompassing customer relations and implementation. Clients will consist of Pioneering clients (manufacturers that do not currently have distribution in the customers the associate is responsible for), Regional clients (manufacturers not represented through a National contract but rather retain the services on a regional, market, or customer specific basis) or Tier 3 clients (manufacturers with minimal volume, SKU counts, and commission revenue).

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What we offer

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

401(k) with company match

Training and Career Development

Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities

Drive our client\'s business to assigned customers. Increase distribution, grow sales dollars/units/share/other KPI\'s, while staying on spend

Responsible for ensuring retail/merchandising execution and basic eCommerce execution

Achieve P&L targets; managing business for each client(s) assigned

Implement marketing strategies and analyze trends and results to achieve department/client income and expense budget goals

Monitor and drive revenue growth through efficient management of promotional spending within guidelines on assigned lines; identify opportunities and align business unit resources to secure those opportunities

Meet and/or exceed Client\'s goals for sales, distribution, pricing, shelving and promotional volume

Identify and provide standard available services to support the "Customer as Clients"

Launch strategies to pursue new opportunities

Manage and maximize manufacturer marketing/promotional funds to achieve sales goals while staying within financial guidelines

Secures Client approved schematics for all Clients\' brands by providing directions and communication to our schematic, reset and retail departments

Implement customer headquarters calls and penetrate key positions at retailer

Organize business unit team to retain and expand upon all client relationships

Assist team to navigate in the larger ASM organization to align needed resources and support to ensure specific client and/or customer initiative success

Facilitate communication, opportunities, challenges, and workflow to other team members and attend all Client meetings and reviews

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree or 6 to 8 years\' experience in headquarter sales, category management, or merchandising

Value channel experience strongly preferred

Located within Charlotte, NC, Richmond, VA or Chesapeake, VA required

Strong sales presentation, interpersonal, and development skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment

Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships

Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web browsers

Working knowledge of syndicated data and driving insights

Travel is an essential duty and function of this job up to 20%

Environment & Travel Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary: Incumbent must be able to perform essential functions in an office environment, including sitting for extended periods and lifting up to 10lbs.

Equal Opportunity The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other category protected by law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.

Important Information The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations of known disabilities are provided to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.

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