Key Account Manager

The Collective Arts Brewing & Collective Project team is expanding! We are a fast paced evolving craft beverage company crafting new products in multiple industries such as D9 Hemp, beer, spirits, alcohol alternatives, and functional beverages.

We are looking for a Key Accounts Manager to join our US Sales Team. Working with the Director, US Sales, you will assist in the identification of needs and requirements to promote our line of products. This person will lead the management of key accounts, national chain accounts and maintain long-term relationships and maximize sales opportunities.

The Key Accounts Manager will play an integral role in new business pitches and hold the responsibility for the effective on-boarding of new clients. You will be responsible for analyzing sales data and identifying crucial relationships of Collective Arts / Collective Project. This person will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining long-term key national chain customers by comprehending their requirements.

The ideal candidate will be apt in creating and maintaining strong relationships with strategic

chain customers and continually monitor ongoing sales and promotional activities.

A typical day as a Key Accounts Manager includes:

• Work with the Director, US Sales to complete necessary tasks
• Develop and manage all key distributor chain management relationships
• Act as coordinator of business between Collective Arts and the national account business base to ensure that we are recognized and continually front of mind
• Build the development of relationships with buyers and key decision-makers of assigned chain accounts
• Act as a liaison between the supply chain team and other departments, sharing key information that enables the best decisions to be made in the appropriate time-frame
• Ensure chain forms are filled out properly and in a timely manner
• Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to key customers in a timely manner
• Serve as the link of communication between National Chains and the USA team
• Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust
• Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships
• Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key account metrics

We’re looking for candidates who have/are:

• BA/BS or relevant post-secondary education 
• Minimum of 2 years of selling experience within the alcoholic beverage industry and CPG space
• 2+ years of experience in management
• Prior experience calling, and servicing key accounts a bonus
• Must be extremely organized and have the ability to hit deadlines
• Must be a self-starter
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must have a willingness to travel 
• This is a virtual position preferably located in EST timezone

Collective Arts is a grassroots brewery founded on creativity and community. We fuse the creativity of craft beverages with the inspired talents of?emerging artists and musicians from around the world. As Collective Arts grows, so do the roles and responsibilities of our team members. We look for all new hires to match our culture of creativity, flexibility and motivation. When we hire you at Collective Arts Brewing, we hire for the?future. With unlimited career opportunities, Collective Arts invests in ensuring our teams are always challenged, constantly learning from?each other, and are creatively contributing to our next big idea.?So, if you are energized by the idea of making a real difference as part of a winning team, we want to hear from you.

We are an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. We value and welcome diversity and are?committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel like they belong. We will provide accommodations to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at the below email should you require any accommodation to participate in the process. (careers@collectiveartsbrewing.com)