Relief Account Manager (76461)
CHAMPAGNE BEVERAGE CO INC · Champagne Beverage Co - Madisonville, LA 70447
Champagne Beverage Company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Relief Account Manager to support sales, distribution, merchandising, and customer service efforts throughout our market area. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position with hours of 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Relief Account Manager serves as a flexible member of the sales team and is responsible for covering established routes during employee vacations, leaves of absence, and other staffing needs. Unlike a traditional route position, the Relief Account Manager may work in different territories and support multiple Account Managers as business needs require.
The ideal candidate is self-driven, organized, and capable of building strong relationships with retail customers while ensuring excellent execution of CBC sales and merchandising standards.
Primary Responsibilities
- Follow CBC's established structured sales process.
- Support sales growth, distribution, merchandising, and customer service within assigned accounts.
- Maintain and expand distribution of brands and packages in all assigned accounts.
- Execute and maintain displays, point-of-sale materials, and promotional programs.
- Ensure product quality and freshness in all assigned accounts, including both package and draft products.
- Inspect draft faucets, tapping equipment, and service tags to ensure draft systems are properly maintained and serviced.
- Execute and follow up on all chain account activities at the store level.
- Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels and account build-to quantities.
- Minimize out-of-stock situations and provide timely communication when inventory issues arise.
- Deliver out-of-stock products to accounts when necessary.
- Manage and maintain all Price-to-Consumer (PTC) materials.
- Install, maintain, and update permanent and paper Point of Connection Materials (POCM).
- Accomplish monthly objectives and performance goals as outlined in CBC Point Sheets.
- Ensure current shelf space is maintained and protected.
- Complete all required Go Spot Check surveys and reporting requirements.
- Maintain daily call frequency standards and route schedules.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with store personnel, managers, and decision-makers.
- Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.