What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager position at Curry Sales, Inc.?
Curry Sales has been a trusted Target manufacturer representative since 1981. We are committed to doing what's right for our vendor partners and for Target. Curry Sales is built on integrity, a strong work ethic and relentless follow-through.
We are seeking an Account Manager to join our team and uphold our company values: Treat People with Respect, Be Responsible and Do the Right Thing.
As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing the overall vendor account details for current and new business development.
Essential Job Functions
Vendor Management
•Educates vendors on retailer strategies, processes, and deadlines
•Maintains high level of functional knowledge of vendors entire program, products, and services
•Manages new vendor kickoff
Meeting Management
•Prepares materials for meetings and presentations
•Attends line review and status meetings
•Provides recap of meetings
Business and Product Development
•Understands vendor and capabilities
•Identifies current and future business trends and opportunities, and have broad knowledge of retail environment
•Implements and manages business development initiatives and processes
•Communicates product development and current assortments; develop and/or recommend product assortments
•Initiates and manages owned-brand artwork and packaging artwork process
Promotions
•Strategizes and plans promotions with vendor and buyers
•Manages promotional submission process
•Partners with Analyst to forecast promotional lifts
Other
•Performs miscellaneous tasks as required
•Upholds Curry Sales vision and company values
•Local and domestic travel required
Minimum Job Requirements
Familiar with concepts, practices, and procedures within a retail setting
Exercises proven solid judgment
Account and project management skills and knowledge; strategic planning skills
Builds and maintains internal and external relationships
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with ability to message appropriately
Organized, able to prioritize, and pay attention to detail; able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously effectively
Strong problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with a balance of creative and math skills
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others, yet able to work independently
Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
Secondary degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
At least 5 years of related experience in retail and/or CPG environment, Target experience preferred
Proficient in MS Windows, Office Products, Adobe PDF; MS Excel expertise required
- This is a full-time position which offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401K, paid time off and a flexible work schedule.