Key Account Manager

BUNZL • Fountain Valley, CA • 3h ago

Description

The Key Account Manager will build customer loyalty and expand business in existing large national accounts, with over 1,500 branch locations, by executing strategic initiatives and proposing solutions that add value to our nationwide customers. This position will take a consultative and holistic view across multi-department's needs (Sales, Product Development, Customer Service, Marketing, Procurement, etc.) to maximize our customer's experience and growth potential. This role will entail utilizing data analytics to optimize opportunities in sales growth across Kishigo's product portfolio and industries. You will use your passion for problem solving, creating customer value and building relationships to make an impact.

At Kishigo, 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 aptitude.

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

Responsibilities:

Increase sales through greater penetration within existing national accounts

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

Responsible for meeting or exceeding assigned strategic initiatives and annual sales budget(s)

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 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 Marketing, Business or Professional selling is preferred

Minimum of 5+ years previous account management experience in distribution and/or manufacturing with large, national customers

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) or SAMA software tools

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

Reports to Vice President of Sales

Kishigo CA salary range: $120K - $150K plus commission eligibility based on experience, education and geographic location

The rewards of being a valued team member extend well beyond joining a great team or being recognized as our most important asset . At Bunzl, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support our employees in caring for themselves and their families-today, tomorrow, and into the future.

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1 st day of the month after 30 days

Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time

401K with generous company match

Additional benefits information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks

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 exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America-and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you'll find Unlimited Potential... your career, our future.

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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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