Key Account Support Specialist

Key Account Support Specialist at Advantage Sales & Marketing in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Key Account Support SpecialistJob Locations US-ID-Boise US-WA-Spokane US-CA-Los Angeles Primary Posting Location : City Boise Primary Posting Location : State/Province ID Primary Posting Location : Postal Code 83701 Primary Posting Location : Country US Requisition ID2024-433963 Position TypeFull Time CategoryClient Services/Account Management MinimumUSD $45,000.00/Yr. MaximumUSD $70,000.00/Yr.Summary Key Account Support Specialist As a Key Account Support Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving client success. Your primary responsibilities will include directing client annual review process to customers. You will work closely with Key Account Managers ('KAMs') to manage client business planning, forecasting, annual reviews, and joint business planning. You will leverage insights to develop category review presentations and promotional this role, you will also actively manage and develop strategic annual plans for clients. You're the expert within client systems and platforms. You will lead all issue resolution activities with client systems, identify all overspend and/or spending shortfalls, and work with relevant KAMs to resolve, using insights and data to recommend improvements. As a KASS, you're the expert for the client(s) products, brands, SKUs, pricing and promotional plans. You suggest strategic actions and guide client promo planning activities.Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.Essential ResponsibilitiesRevenue Budget AchievementResearch and implement effective strategies for clients so they can meet business objectives, including revenue and market share objectivesMake recommendations for how clients can achieve financial targetsAnalysis and PresentationsAnalyze data to identify trends and recommend opportunities for improvement and reduce competitive threatsDevelop and conduct negotiations to maximize profitability and maintain positive relationshipsBuild sales presentations for key clients and make client recommendations for customer presentationsClient Key Performance Indicators AchievementAnalyze performance metrics of assigned clients and make recommendations for improvementRecommend ways to improve business margin for clients and recommend action plansStrategize on how to maximize marketing spend to achieve client's financial goals.Review marketing schematics on behalf of customers, and coordinate closely with cross-functional stakeholders in our schematic, reset and retail departmentsData Systems & ReportingDrive cross-collaboration among all other internal teamsAnalyze data reports to ensure financial performance meets forecasted targetsDrive alignment across KAMs, highlighting key opportunities and challenges and also suggesting resolutions to issuesSupervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect Reports- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reportsIndirect Reports- Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reportsMinimum QualificationsEducation Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience1-3+ Years of experience with grocery operations, including promotional planning activities, systems experience preferred.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong presentation skillsExcellent interpersonal and organizational skillsWorking knowledge of syndicated dataProficiency in... For full info follow application link. Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC dba Advantage Solutions ('Advantage Solutions') is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. Should you believe you need an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact Advantage Solutions Workplace Accommodation's Dept. at 949-214-2525 or . To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account