National Account Manager - NoCA

Opportunity to represent a portfolio of high quality hand crafted beers. They are looking for an individual that will be based in Northern California and will be responsible for calling on key decision makers for the major Off-Premise chain accounts in the assigned area.RESPONSIBILITIES:· Calling on Buyers, Category Managers and key decision makers for the major chains in Northern California Area.· Responsible for presentations of sales programs, value-added programs, product sales information, new schematics, pricing and business reviews to include category management and fact-based selling solutions.· Develops, maintains and provides off-premise chain buyers with sales numbers, wholesaler pricing, brand programming, activities and sales opportunities on company's brands to include the development of annual chain business plans.· Communicates, coordinates and follows through with field sales managers and wholesalers on execution of chain activity.· Assembles presentation materials and tools in a professional manner for effective sales presentations to off-premise chain accounts and wholesaler network.This company provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes an incentive bonus, 401K, great health benefits, and a car allowance.QUALIFICATIONS:· Bachelors degree preferred.· 5 years beverage alcohol sales experience preferred.· A minimum of 2 years experience with national account chain management.· Working knowledge of category management and syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen, Spectra).· Advanced computer skills with Word, Excel, & PowerPoint. · Effective written and oral communication skills.(If you are not interested in this opportunity and have a sales or marketing background in the adult beverage industry and would like to be contacted on future opportunities similar to this one, please send your resume to us directly at jgandy@scsanantonio.com as we fill positions like this on a nationwide basis. Most of the time we have multiple opportunities for the candidates we work with, and 50% of the candidates we place are placed in a position that suits them better than what they initially contacted us about. We always have procurement and supply chain opportunities that are not advertised.)Due to the number of resumes we receive, we regret that we cannot respond to all applicants. However, all qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please