IMI Agency Key Account Specialist Third-Party Beverage Agency Atlanta GA Report To: Senior Manager of Emerging Program (Key Accounts) Status: Full-time Contract W-2 Position; potential to transition to a permanent role Location: Hybrid *occasional in-office and in-person meetings required *in-office and client in-person meetings Mission: IMI Agency specializes in Building Better Beverage Business for our Hospitality Clients through cutting-edge marketing programs and promotions interactive food & beverage merchandising and operations tools staff training and recognition/reward programs for all channels in the Hospitality industry. IMI programs create brand value and opportunities with consumers while driving food and beverage sales and profits for our Hospitality Operator clients. Job Description:We are seeking two hospitality-prone methodical data-driven and proactive Key Account Specialists (KAS) to join our third class of talented and enthusiastic emerging programteam members. The ideal candidate has the ability to learn and adapt to new information at a fast pace while having working experience in bar management beverage alcohol management alcohol inventory management or relationships with beverage distributors and suppliers. Each KAS member must be tech-savvy astute and comfortable working with financial and purchasing data as well as presenting information to clients both virtually and in-person. Critical Competencies: Adaptability Communication Job-Related Business Focus Planning & Organizing Problem Solving Teamwork Technical Expertise Work Habits Responsibilities:- Successfully complete the KAS training program and milestones
- Develop key account relationships that deliver measurable results
- Read and manipulate beverage alcohol sales and purchase data reports
- Consult process and manage supplier marketing support accounts
- Develop relationships with alcohol suppliers and distributors that cover regional and national chain accounts
- Full competency in demonstrating and using the PayBev online application
- Identify quarterly goals by working with management
- Achieve quarterly goals as defined proactively reporting and escalating concerns as needed throughout each quarter
- Frequently interact with the support department to ensure a high level of customer service
- Maintain communication with the accounting department to manage financials
- Understand and abide by the laws that govern the beverage alcohol industry
Education & Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following: - Industry-related experience within the food and beverage distribution hospitality or supplier community
- Comprehensive understanding of beer wine spirits and the supplier/distribution channel
- Proficient at creating reading and manipulating data in Microsoft Excel
- Some fintech experience (familiar with PayPal Venmo Square etc.)
- Goal-oriented focused and assertive individual who needs little direction or supervision
- Strong negotiation skills
- Natural talent for problem-solving and great attention to detail
- High-energy interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize work assignments and work under minimal direction
- Hospitable with a service-oriented client-first mentality
- Follow-up and follow-through must be your mantra
- Ability to travel as needed
- Must be at least 21 years of age
If this describes you and you can complete tasks with spot-on accuracy we want to hear from you! IMI Agency is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. IMI Agency (Incentive Marketing Inc.) specializes in Building Better Beverage Business for our Hospitality Clients through cutting-edge marketing programs and promotions interactive food & beverage merchandising and operations tools staff training and recognition/reward programs for all channels in the Chain Hospitality industry. IMI programs create brand value and opportunities with consumers while driving food and beverage sales and profits for our Hospitality Operator clients. For over 30 years we have maintained a singular focus: to manage in the best interests of our clients. We exist as an extension a partnerthere to simplify the complex to be transparent to offer a unique perspective that goes beyond the bottom is always completely aligned with you.
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