Account Manager - Northeast at JonnyPops

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Trade Management, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Presentation Skills, Project Management, Interpersonal Skills, Budget Management, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Collaboration, Retail Environment Experience, P&L Responsibility, Distribution Management, Promotional Planning, Customer Relationship Management

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Who We Are At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them. Based in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment. Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPops’ mission is to make "A Better Pop for a Better World!" JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day. Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the company’s success. Join our team and help us make “A Better Pop, for a Better World!” Job Summary The Account Manager - Northeast is responsible for delivering the revenue, trade funding and distribution objectives for JonnyPops in accordance with company sales plans and budgets. This individual must be a doer, motivated, inspired, organized, creative, willing to roll up his/her sleeves with a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit in chasing growth. This position is 100% remote with travel expected to corporate and client sites. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Total sales and P+L responsibility for key strategic retailers. Drive new product/category distribution initiatives. Implement retailer promotional plans to maximize incremental sales through effective trade investments. Direct distributors, brokers, field sales and internal resources to accomplish sales and distribution objectives. Manage budgets + be a tight manager of trade spending. Owns and manages accurate customer forecasts and plans in coordination with Trade and Planning Team. Delivers distribution, shelf management, pricing and promotional objectives for key strategic accounts Manage headquarter responsibility for key national accounts such as (combination of accounts below): Market Basket Stop & Shop Hannaford Bozzuto’s Big Y NYC Independents and Distributors C&S HQ Wegmans Northeast Grocery Wakefern Identify new business opportunities within customer base, and have the ability to manage projects throughout the cross functional organization to accomplish those goals. Responsible for planning a monthly calendar which includes extensive travel such as, retailer appointments, broker meetings, distributor meetings, trade shows, regional shows, corporate office visits, etc. Accepts responsibility for the organizational goals by taking ownership of new duties and identifying new opportunities within the sales department or total organization. Will be required to travel 50% or more to customers/clients within assigned region. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years in Sales for a CPG company, with familiarity working with Northeast customers. Will consider relevant experience in lieu of degree. Has experience working for both a large and smaller scale profitable brands Bachelor's Degree; MBA preferred Experience working with multiple retail environments preferred Excel and PowerPoint Skills; must be competent in managing large data sets Experience in sales planning, trade management and forecasting Creative thinker with the ability to tell a story with data Develop and manage scope, timeline, work plan and deliverables for projects; manage incoming project requests and maintain project queue Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced, high demand environment Self-sufficient and highly detailed oriented Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interface at all levels Strong presentation skills Ability to be entrepreneurial and methodical Results-oriented and process driven, with high expectations of self and team Collaborative mindset with strength in effectively receiving and communicating feedback Food Safety Requirements Clearly reflect food safety and quality as part of the JP brand, when planning and executing projects, and while interacting with relevant external stakeholders Adhere to GMPs when on the manufacturing floor, as required of all JP personnel Expected Pay Range: $105,000-$120,000 JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following: Medical/Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance HSA FSA DCFSA Life & AD&D Insurance Short & Long Term Disability FTO/PTO EAP Programs Paid Holidays Employee Referral Program Sick & Safe Leave 401k Company Sponsored Meal Plan * Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions.

Responsibilities

The Account Manager - Northeast is responsible for achieving revenue, trade funding, and distribution objectives for JonnyPops. This includes managing key strategic accounts and driving new product distribution initiatives.