Key Account Manager

BUNZL • Cerritos, CA • 13h ago

Description

The Key Account Manager will build customer loyalty and expand business in existing accounts by executing strategic initiatives and proposing solutions that add value to our customers. This position will take a consultative and holistic view across multi-department's needs (Sales, Product Development, Customer Service, Marketing, etc.) to maximum our customer's experience and growth potential. This role will entail utilizing data analytics to optimize opportunities in Sales growth across SAS's product portfolio and industries. You will use your passion for problem solving, creating customer value and building relationships to make an impact.

At SAS, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business, and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

This Key Account Manager is responsible for the managing and driving sales in several large accounts across the United States:

Responsibilities:

Increase sales through greater penetration within existing accounts

Understand customer agreements and drive all program commitments, including Marketing activities, rebates, training, etc.

Responsible for meeting or exceeding assigned strategic initiatives

Leads customer conversations with business level insights to establish value, create demand, determine pain points, and listen to concerns.

Collaborate with key accounts on forecasting, fill-rate expectations, and inventory levels.

Develop strong relationships that go deep and wide across the key account organization

Present and sell product value from buyer to executive management levels

Negotiate customer specific and core product programs

Identify Good, Better, Best product alternatives in all categories

Accurately answer questions regarding products and their applications

Present annual product innovations to expand product portfolio at key accounts

Demonstrate outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction

Drive pricing strategies within all assigned accounts

Communicate and cooperate in productive manner with all departments

Requirements:

High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree in professional Selling, Marketing or Business preferred

Minimum of 5+ years previous account management experience in distribution and/or manufacturing

Business acumen around accounting, P&L, margins, forecasting, performance metrics, etc.

Must possess strong planning, organizational and time management skills

Knowledge in safety products a plus

Required to work independently with minimal supervision

Must be self-motivated and focused on continuous improvement

Requires outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers and external contacts

Outstanding analytical, organization and executive level oral/written communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook

Previous experience with a CRM (Salesforce preferred)

Up to 50% of travel is required in support of customer visits, strategic planning, training, tradeshows, etc.

Reports to Director of Sales

SAS CA salary range: $120K - $140K plus commission eligibility based on experience, education and geographic location

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

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Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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