Assistant Account Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Support Account Managers in servicing assigned customer accounts and executing sales initiatives.
• Learn and assist with product ordering, rotation and merchandising to ensure shelves and displays meet Company and supplier standards.
• Develop a strong understanding of sales execution and account management processes.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, store personnel and team members.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify opportunities for additional placements and help ensure accurate deliveries.
• Execute sales plans to achieve volume, distribution, and display goals across assigned accounts.
• Assist with setting up promotions, displays and new product introductions as needed.
• Communicate effectively with delivery, warehouse and sales teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Identify opportunities for growth within assigned territory through new placements, expanded SKUs, and seasonal or brand promotions.
• Maintain the “Look of the Leader” in all market locations and ensure A&B branded Point of Connection Materials (POCM) match or exceed that of the competition.
• Maintain professionalism, a strong work ethic and a focus on learning and development.
• Assistant Account Managers are responsible for supporting merchandising routes, assisting on driver helper routes, and handling last-minute call-ins for sales and merchandising teams within their assigned territory.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the sales team.
• Regular travel within assigned territory required. Ability to work holidays and weekends when necessary to service and maintain accounts.
• Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must be able to obtain an Oklahoma Agent License through ABLE (Alcohol Beverage Law Enforcement)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to utilize sales applications within ERP software
• 1+ years of customer service, retail, sales or service industry experience
• Prior merchandising or retail experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow visual merchandising standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred

Physical Requirements

• This role requires regular standing, walking and reaching. Must be able to regularly lift and move products up to 150 pounds, as well as climb, reach, and perform other physical movements necessary to carry out the essential duties of the position. Ability to work in varying environments, including refrigerated areas and outdoor conditions.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching – A&B Distributors will contribute 100% of the first 5% after one year of service
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance PPO
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays – 9 per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick – One week of sick each year
• Vacation – Two Weeks starting
• Vision Insurance
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER A&B Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.