Key Account Manager - North NJ

We are New Jersey’s largest wine and spirits distributor looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in joining a great company in the beverage industry, then come join our fun, family based culture.

Why You Will Love Allied Beverage Group

Industry Leader – We are New Jersey’s Largest Wine and Spirits Distributor

Culture – We may be a big corporation, but we are still family owned and we like to think that influences our work environment. We promote a culture based on trust, respect and collaboration

State of the Art Facility – We opened a brand-new corporate office and distribution center in Elizabeth, NJ in 2019

Your Continued Growth – Our company encourages our employees to reach high, live up to their potential, and advance in their careers. We offer over 9,000 professional development courses that employees can take at any time

Competitive Pay – Allied Beverage Group offers competitive pay commensurate with experience

Quality Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance Plan and more

Allied Perks! – Associate recognition, discounts with several vendors and more

Overview

Developing assigned key accounts and find new accounts.  Secure supplier features, suggestions and tie-in sales, specific brand placement. Write and develop wine and cocktail lists. Communicating sales priorities, issues, and opportunities. Develop marketing strategies including competitive set. Presentation of new products, monthly pricing, pricing forecasts, quarterly and yearly business reviews, accurate and regular ordering, customer service issues, working with suppliers to optimize profitable growth in the targets set by corporate management, and tracking and recording all advertising activity in Pinnacle’s assigned key accounts.

• Presenting pricing and marketing strategies, including competition, feedback from key accounts and ask for Wine Lists and Cocktail Menu’s
• Specific brand placement and sales, expanding distribution and brand standards
• Securing advertising, tie-in sales, presentation of new items, profitable and promotional opportunities
• E-mail information and correspondence with accounts, suppliers, and co-workers to develop sales and marketing strategies
• Work with Suppliers, and/or attend sales/training meetings
• Review of business quarterly and yearly, by volume, ads, distribution, etc.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Previous industry experience is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Numbers aptitude is required; ability to prioritize multiple tasks, accurate order-taking, attention to detail and thoroughness including follow-up and communications at all levels is a daily performance criterion
• This position requires organization of your work and yourself, while setting and performing priorities using interpersonal skills, integrity, and innovation in a mix of customers, co-workers, and suppliers

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EEO Statement

Allied Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.