Job Information
Fruit of the Loom, Inc. Account Manager - Gymnastic Equipment / AAI in United States
Position Summary
The Account Manager is responsible for the overall development, implementation and management of product line strategy execution at their assigned account base which enables the company to achieve division sales and profitability objectives.
Brand(s): Spalding and/or AAI
Category Responsibility: One or more of the following - Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics
Specific Responsibilities
Work directly with the Company sales, marketing and finance teams to develop sales and promotional strategies that meet/excees sales and profitability expectations for both the Company and assigned accounts.
Responsible for handling all sales calls within their assigned territory with customers, end users, and dealer/distributors. Responsible for sales, replenishment, forecasting, credit, product information/setup, and customer service. Sales also includes both account management and new account development.
Provides oversight, guidance, and communication with dealers to ensure proper management of all product, sales, and promotional strategies on a quarterly/annual basis, with Company guidelines for all AAI dealers.
Provides continuous communication to support departments so they are in alignment with their accounts objectives, strategies, results and requirements that must be met in order to achieve mutual success.
Attends trade shows, events, and partnership meetings in order to promote products and services, as well as introduce new products to the market for assigned categories and brands
Attends sports event and competitions to assist with product delivery and set up and tear down
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field or a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills; manage multiple projects effectively.
Excellent management skills; specifically as it related to employees working in distant locations.
Proficient computer skills; specifically in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Must be available to travel regularly to visit accounts at their headquarter locations.
Must have strong knowledge of sports market.
Must be available to attend and assist at sports events for set ups.
Minimum Job Experience Required
3+ years of experience in sales account management or a related area.
If you are passionate about this job but don't possess 100% of the required experience, we want to hear from you!
Company Information
We offer competitive pay & benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, & disability insurance, vacation, holidays and 401k.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and empowered to contribute equally. We want to foster a culture of belonging for all employees, and we are focused on attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent. We believe our differences make us stronger, and for this reason, we are committed to diversity and inclusion practices in our organization
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protect veteran status, disability or any other protected status.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Job Locations US
Category Sales
Position Type Regular Full-Time