Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with assigned supplier representatives.
• Assist in developing annual, quarterly, and monthly sales plans with suppliers.
• Communicate plans to the sales department via meetings and other communication forms.
• Use analysis of internal sales reports, industry information and supplier data to build plans and monitor results.
• Create sales incentive programs, track and review results with Sales manager and recommend course correction when needed.
• Work with marketing/sales manager to develop marketing plans and adhere to supplier marketing budgets.
• Negotiate supplier co-op programs.
• Assist in the tracking of supplier tactical co-op budgets.
• Work with suppliers and company representatives in the market to ascertain program effectiveness and identify other potential opportunities.
• Develop and make presentations to key customers as assigned.

• Cicerone certification highly preferred.
• Experience working for supplier highly valued.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field required; plus (3) year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Have

• Cicerone certification highly preferred.
• Experience working for supplier highly valued.
• Ability to communicate enthusiasm for the product and category.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Familiarity with social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
• Ability to perform nighttime and weekend work as required; occasional overnight travel required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Roth Post-Tax Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Maternity Leave and Paid Parental Leave