75 Percent travel around Columbus and other Ohio suburbs
Our fortune 250 client operates within a diverse portfolio of retail stores across multiple markets. The overall objective of the role is to support our clients retail by managing the retail partner relationship at both the store and regional levels. This role is responsible for developing strong relationships with internal and external partners, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders, and driving business development with existing accounts on a local level.
Please be aware that this role requires 75% travel across Ohio, primarily within Columbus and surrounding suburbs, but may also include Cincinnati and other cities in the state. Mondays will typically serve as planning days, while travel is expected Tuesday through Friday to visit various retail locations, build relationships, and ensure quality standards are met. This is a standard 9 AM - 5 PM EST position. All travel-related expenses, including transportation, accommodations, meals, and mileage, will be fully covered.
Experience: • 2-3 years in field account management required. • Experience encompassing a large geographic territory, overnights and occasional air travel will be expected, preferred. • Proven work experience as field or sales account management with large retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, Menards, etc. preferred.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Strong relationship building and people skills. • Excels at customer service and client services. • Thorough understanding of direct marketing process flow; able to identify needs/gaps and formulate solutions. • Outstanding initiative and organizational skills. • Self-starter -- takes steps to improve deliverables/results without having to be asked. • Resourceful- Finds alternative solutions when necessary. Able to think outside of the box. • Thinks relatively, works independently, handles multiple, concurrent assignments effectively and makes timely decisions; ingenious problem-solver in face of time and resource constraints. Adjust and adapt to changes, both in retail environment and internally. • Approaches issues and problems through teamwork and collaborative efforts. • Superior written and oral business communication skills. • Able to explain results of complex issues clearly and concisely to non-technical decision-makers. • Proficient with standard office workstation technology, including Microsoft Office suite of software tools • 70-90% travel required.