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Constellation Brands, Inc.
Chain Director
Career Insights for Territory / Regional Account Manager
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What they do
A Territory or Regional Account Manager manages the client accounts for a company within a particular geographic region. Develops and maintains communication with company clients, promotes sales and services, and works to resolve problems Accounts may be for product sales, advertising or marketing services or financial services such as banking.
$94,866 / year median in Illinois
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description Position Summary This position is responsible for developing, executing and achieving the Annual Business Plan (ABP) for all Business Unit (BU) regional chain business within a geographic area of responsibility and for driving sales through effective business planning, coordination with National and Key Accounts, retail execution oversight, customer relationship management, people leadership and budget management. Additionally, the incumbent will manage a team of Key Account Managers responsible for selling and executing sales and marketing programs in local, regional and national chain accounts, in addition to the leadership of the BU Space Management team focused on the local and regional execution of Constellation's space programs and initiatives. Responsibilities Serve as a strategic partner to the Business Unit VP and geographic GM's in the Business Unit for development and growth of regional BU chains to achieve volume, distribution, space and ad feature goals for the ABP. Lead our regional chain selling strategy to include fact based and objective selling approach in leading the high end of the beer category. Develop and manage syndicated data tools to provide insights to key internal and external customers. Collaborate with Marketing, Legal and Business Unit leadership to develop strategies and programs, and identify opportunities that position the brand portfolio effectively across local and regional chain accounts Manage the selection, staffing and development of the Key Account Managers (KAMs) to meet sales and profit plan, while building a strong pipeline of talent for leadership and strategic roles in the Sales Organization. Inspire and motivate talent to deliver results through creativity, passion and innovation. Direct and implement training and development initiatives related to the Key Account team. Identify and provide resources to address chain/market specific business opportunities. Overseeing the support, communication and collaboration with the National Chain Sales Organization (NSO) and key Regional Off-Premise accounts, internal field sales team and the distributor network to achieve company priorities. Translate National Account programming to the local and regional accounts. Conduct Business Unit breakout sessions and Distributor chain summits for area of responsibility in relation to the National Sales Meeting. Conduct key DMA "Road Show" presentations for Key Chain Wholesaler Markets i.e. educate key wholesaler chain personnel on market/chain insights and analytics, giving them the tools to execute key initiatives. In partnership with GM's / MDM's contribute key category insights (utilize syndicated data) and action plans to the ABP/Trimester planning meetings at Distributors to include action plans to drive volume and distribution. Drive Constellation's space management strategy in the field for chains and distributors for the assigned Business Unit (BU) through the management of the Space Execution Manager and Specialist with distributors and the field sales team. Improve distributor space capabilities to achieve space goals for holding power, brand blocking, adjacencies and current space to exceed market share on local basis. Document results and collaborate with BU leadership on performance gaps. Influence short
- and long-term category management approach within Key Accounts.
- 60% of his/her working time, including up to 5 hrs.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment Work Environment:
Must be able to stand, walk, sit. Must be able to move up to 55 lbs. Use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Climb or balance stairs/ladders. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear Must have close vision, distant vision, and ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must have a valid driver's license, be able to drive a car and travel via plane/train as needed. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location Field Office- IL•Cook/Lake/McHenry/Dupage/Kane/Kendall/Will/Grundy/Dekalb Additional Locations Job Type Full time Job Area Sales The salary range for this role is: $157,800.
- $257,500.