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Johnson Brothers

Key Account Manager, Houston-Class B

Johnson Brothers, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Job Description Johnson Brothers and Maverick Beverage Company have officially joined forces as one company! Through the acquisition of Maverick’s operations in Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and Florida, we’re now united in bringing exceptional wine and spirits to even more markets. Cheers to our next chapter—stronger together! The Key Account Manager obtains and develops wine sales in the assigned territory for key accounts, including acquiring new business accounts and upholding Johnson Brothers’ high standard of service to accounts. The ideal candidate should possess great communication skills, excellent organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and build strong relationships within the territory.

Essential Functions

Personally calls on accounts in the assigned geographic territory to promote Victory’s portfolio

Prospects and opens new accounts

Anticipates and evaluates customer needs and suggests products accordingly

Develops sales and product knowledge to effectively educate and taste accounts on products

Regularly meets and exceeds sales goals and quotas

Encompasses strong business acumen to best protect the interests of Johnson Brothers, our supplier partners, and our valued customers

Manages time effectively to meet order deadlines and delivery dates/cutoffs

Professionally and effectively communicates with buyers to resolve issues in a timely manner

Demonstrates leadership and entrepreneurial qualities

Attends and participates in regular team sales meetings

Comfortably speaks publicly about products, events, or at Johnson Brothers staff trainings or other promotional events

Maintains clean driving record and current, valid state driver’s license

Wine knowledge, distribution, and sales experience are highly preferred

Ensures accounts are current on payments and helps to collect payments when necessary

Organizes supplier market work and communicates effectively and professionally with suppliers before, during and after all market work

Treats all employees, management, vendors and customers with respect at all times

Responds to buyer requests and inquiries with a sense of urgency and timeliness

May include working nights and weekends on promotions and other account activities

Must be able to travel within established geographic areas, as necessary.

Must have reliable transportation, hold a valid drivers’ license and meet company driving record & automobile insurance requirements.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills

Must possess a High School Diploma.

Bachelor's Degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience that is directly related may be considered for substitution.

Strong persuasive presentation skills, including the ability to speak before large audiences both internally and externally.

Strong computer skills and must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Background or experience in the beverage or restaurant/bar industry a plus.

Knowledge of the alcoholic beverage industry, including wine and spirits terms, and their production process techniques helpful.

Passion for wine and spirits with the ability to continuously learn new brands and represent effectively to customers.

Physical exertion necessary: ability to lift products from 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

Licenses, age restrictions: valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, auto insurance coverage at least minimum required by company and state law; must be 21 years or older at time of employment to sell alcohol in Texas.

Demonstrates and promotes a climate of courtesy, respect and professionalism to coworkers, customers and others in contact.

Adheres to the company’s equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies.

Attendance: regular, consistent, reliable, punctual; ability to work regular hours and shifts, before and after hours, and on weekends.

Must complete and pass a criminal background check.

Compliance Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, creed, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, age or any other protected class.

Other Details

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Beverage Manufacturing

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