Associate Account Manager - Sales

Description Overview

We are currently looking for an Associate Account Manager, ideally with CPG experience, to join our Perrigo Sales Team in Allegan or Grand Rapids, MI. 

The incumbent develops Perrigo’s business in the categories for which they are responsible at assigned accounts via effective account management practices and implementation of recommendations that grow Perrigo’s revenue and profit. 

Scope of the Role

• Sales & Margin - Leads development of objectives and implements strategies to achieve sales plan in the categories for which they are responsible at assigned accounts.  Collaborates with Account or Region teammates, Marketing and Marketing Information to develop and present category reviews, new product presentations, share growth initiatives and consumer insights findings in an actionable manner. 
• Price Management - Responsible for executing all Price Management activities at assigned accounts.  Negotiates item pricing to achieve established price and margin objectives.  Collaborates with Pricing Department and Marketing to understand and incorporate market and competitive intelligence into all price concession negotiations.
• Strategic Account Relationship - Successfully enhances business relationships with focus on the Buyers but also inclusive up to the Director level for the customer which they are responsible for and across all necessary complementary departments. Leverage relationships to maximize Perrigo’s value as a partner and our business results. 
• Internal Project Management - Performs project management for the role’s customer base, developing project plans, timelines and working with all cross functional internal departments to direct internal activities required to meet the agreed upon launch timing for new products, conversions, etc.  This role becomes the Customer’s primary advocate inside Perrigo breaking down barriers and developing creative solutions with the project team and the customer.  Works with Perrigo Customer Planning and Customer Fulfillment teams to develop and execute service strategies to maximize DC and store in-stocks and is responsible for forecasting.
• Administrative - Responsible for ensuring compliance to Perrigo & Customer administrative requirements.  Collaborates with internal colleagues to ensure Perrigo resources and systems are understood and aligned to the needs of the customer. 

Experience Required

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field and 5+ years of professional experience.  Industry experience preferred.
• Previous Consumer Packaged Goods experience in direct selling to customers, demonstrated strong analytical skills and solid understanding of the selling process desired.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, including oral and written communication.
• Able to interpret quantitative and qualitative information and use such information to develop actionable recommendations.
• Works well under tight timelines, can manage hundreds of different skus across multiple categories and has ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgment, follow-up, attention to detail and personal accountability.
• Working knowledge of basic computer software and ability to communicate by email, telephone and in person.