Account Manager chez Hensley Beverage Company

ACCOUNT MANAGER 

Hensley Beverage Company is a multi-generational, family-owned, local Arizona beverage wholesaler that distributes a wide portfolio of beverages, including Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) beers, top selling local and regional craft beers, premium non-alcohol beverages, and an extensive assortment of award-winning fine wines and spirits. We maintain a fine lineup of world-class products, and even more importantly, a strong team of world-class people. 

Position Summary: 

The Account Manager will travel throughout their respective region to drive distribution and volume in assigned on-premise accounts to achieve monthly business objectives. The Account Manager will establish relationships with on-premise accounts by soliciting orders from retail accounts, scheduling and execution promotional events, and handling customer service inquiries from retail accounts. 

Interested in learning more about Hensley Beverage? Follow the link below: 

https://hensley.com/ 

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: 

• Solicit sales from a range of customers including package stores, bars, restaurants.
• Seek out and establish new accounts within territory.
• Meet with buyers and be physically present for all accounts on a regular basis.
• Orient work toward fulfilling set monthly goals for total sales and new accounts
• Maintain awareness of current and incoming products and pricing.
• Support Accounting department by communicating with accounts regarding balances and payments due. Collect payment from accounts as requested or required.
• Monitor and respond to all communications in a timely and helpful manner.
• Maintain current list of contacts and notes for all accounts.
• Public tastings and industry events as required. These events may take place on the weekends or outside of regular business hours.

Requirements, Skills and Experience: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Bachelor's Degree in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Must have reliable transportation, maintain an acceptable driving record and valid driver license, and maintain auto insurance coverage
• High emotional intelligence
• Focus on win-win relationships with customers, team and management
• Very-strong planning and organization
• High level of personal accountability for performance
• Must be willing to travel within assigned region 
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays, as needed
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to pull/push a load up to 55 lbs.
• Requires heavy and repetitive lifting/placement of products up to 55 lbs.
• Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and turns/pivots frequently throughout duration of workday.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.

Hensley Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plus EAP, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO - Paid time off
• Cell phone allowance
• Safe Ride Home- Cab ride or UBER reimbursement