Fortune Account Manager - Austin, United States - C.A.

C.A.

Verified Company

Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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What We Do

At C.A. Fortune, we aspire to maintain our position as the nation's leading consumer brands agency. We realize how fortunate we are (pun intended) to offer comprehensive solutions to our clients. From sales management to marketing, all the way down to insights and ecommerce, our boutique service model offers a breadth of services to our clients.

Who We Are

People. Passion. Purpose. Our people are the core of our business. Our unique boutique service model allows our people to follow their passions with a purpose, all while delivering excellent services to our clients. We are committed to living out our values. We are fearless and curious innovators who lead with solutions, empower others, and do the right thing, always. We are a familyfirst organization and recognize the importance of a healthy and flexible worklife balance, a positive support system, and the power of diversity and inclusion.

Overview of the Role

Our team is growing, and we are looking for an Account Manager to call on Whole Foods Market. If you have a passion for food, love selling and building relationships, this could be the role for you
Success in this role looks like strong organizational skills, ability to work on projects with competing deadlines, and excellent communication. You will work with clients to build promotional plans, align strategies, present and maintain item assortment, and build connectivity with Whole Foods Market.
Remote; must be local to the Austin, TX area or surrounding area to attend inperson meetings at Whole Foods Market HQ
Travel Requirements: Less than 10% i.e. industry trade shows, client national sales meetings, & or any other events that would be warranted; all other travel is within assigned market (automobile)
At C.A. we're not looking for perfection, just people that want to commit to a us and grow their careers longterm. We are on a mission to build better brands that inspire healthier lifestyles for consumers and their families. If you're looking for a sign to apply, here it is

What You'll Do at C.A. Fortune

Create and execute Whole Foods specific sales plan that meets or exceeds established sales quotas and supports company revenue and profit targets
Meet regularly with existing customers to understand their evolving business needs and position product solutions to address those needs, provide all maintenance, new item submissions, promotional support, etc.
Build longterm, productive, and mutually beneficial relationships with existing and new customers & clients
Maintain consistent communication and timely followup with customers and clients and be available and responsive to their realtime needs.
Work effectively/professionally with company's internal departments (Client Development Team, Marketing, Insights, Client Services, Business Support Specialists & Accounts Receivable), assuring elite management of our clients and customers businesses
Attend all required national trade shows, market specific sales meetings, client specific sales meetings, or any other necessary functions (established by your supervisor)
Approach ALL aspects of the role with a winning, "cando," positive, progressive, solutionbased mindset

What You Should Bring to the Table

Full understanding of all things Whole Foods, their policies, procedures, structure, requirements, etc.
Established relationships with Whole Foods buying team
Strong knowledge of the consumer products industry (specifically food products)
4year bachelor's degree, and/or similar industry experience
Proficient with all necessary computerbased programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Travel Requirements: Minimal overnight travel required (less than 10%) i.e. industry trade shows, client national sales meetings, & or any other events that would be warranted; all other travel is within assigned market (automobile)

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