National Account Manager (Beverage) na RTC

Job Summary:

RTC is searching for an National Account Manager who will join our thriving Ready Beverage business. The position is initially focused on sales opportunities with existing retail and brand clients. This includes national brands, bottlers, distributors, and retailers. An entrepreneurial spirit and a self-starter are essential to success in this role, as well as a desire to be part of a thriving and energetic culture.

Essential Functions

• Professionally represent a product line that is paramount to merchandising standards for many of the largest brands and retailers in the world
• Demonstrate RTC products at client locations. This could entail product demonstrations, project-related meetings, installations, or any other direct client activity in the field or at their facilities
• Develop, maintain, and expand business relationships with assigned clients 
• Hands-on approach to selling and understanding the product
• Completes effective internal and external call reports
• Position RTC products' features and benefits against the competitive landscape
• Basic P&L ability   
• Be a student of retail environments with a focus on beverages by visiting stores, participating in retail resets, and reading relevant publications

Education, Experience, Skill Requirements

Skills/Experience:

• 5 years of account management experience with excellent relationship-building skills and fact-based selling abilities
• Ability to sell product solutions to varying audiences
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills with co-workers and clients at all organizational levels 
• Exposure to CPG retail or national brand accounts
• Ability to problem-solve the client's merchandising challenges using creative approaches       
• Reacts with a sense of urgency to the client's requests
• Must be a self-starter, motivated to find opportunities and close sale
• Ability to travel to meet with domestic customers in person  
• Physically able to participate in store resets and lifting up to 30lbs

About RTC

RTC masters the design and detail of retail, helping brands and retailers improve the shopping experience and grow their bottom line.  We design retail programs and environments, execute them globally, and build products that improve retail performance.  We provide our clients with a cohesive brand experience, expanded retail presence, and consistently better results at a lower total cost.  Learn more at http://www.rtc.com/.

Why should you consider a career at RTC?

Benefits

• 401(K) Plan with company match (we also offer a Roth option!)
• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (choose from two PPO plans and one HMO plan based on your deductible comfort level)
• Dental Insurance with two plan options (both PPO Plans)
• Flexible Spending for Health and/or Dependent Care
• Commuter Transit benefit
• Critical illness benefit
• Life Insurance (we cover 3 times your salary - you can purchase more)
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (we'll cover this for you too - you can choose to purchase long-term disability)
• 2 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• 16 PTO Days (full year)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance 

Perks

• Fun Friday Hours - get a head start on your weekend by leaving at 2:30 every Friday (year-round!)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) plus company-sponsored volunteer events.

Wellness

• PTO is encouraged not only for vacations but mental health breaks.
• Work/Life resources such as Legal, Financial, and Counseling are available through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts to eligible fitness centers for associates enrolled with Blue Cross.
• Preventative Care is covered at 100% (annual check-ups and screenings).
• Lactation rooms are available for new mothers at the Rolling Meadows location.
• Annual flu clinic at Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for our associates and any dependents covered on our health plan.  Flu shots are covered by insurance if the associate elects to go elsewhere.

Career Development & Training 

We encourage your professional growth and development.  We offer mentors with deep industry experience and management who will assist you in defining and realizing your short and long-term career goals, and a variety of opportunities for training and advancement.

Compensation 

The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $70,800-$108,043 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary depends on various factors and could be above or below the range depending on the applicant's qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific skills, level of education, business needs, and market demand. The full salary range for this role reflects this position's competitive labor market value and provides an opportunity to progress as associates grow and develop within the role.  Bonuses are paid based on RTC’s financial results.  Any payouts awarded in the first year of employment are pro-rated based on the start date.  Program rules are subject to change at management’s discretion. 

RTC is an equal-opportunity employer.  Women, individuals of all ethnicities, people with disabilities (intellectual and physical), and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.  We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability or genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, religion or any other basis prohibited by law. RTC complies with Child Labor Laws.