Account Representative I

divh2Account Representative I/h2pThe Account Representative I (AR I) is responsible for executing product and revenue plans for the assigned account portfolio, monitoring performance, and reporting on all key performance indicators. In addition, this person will lead the offense for long-term Strategic Partnership Planning with these accounts and have ownership for all aspects of the account relationship. These processes involve the development of strong, internal cross-functional partnerships, a deep knowledge in account planning, brand marketing, channel management, and retail analytics. The AR I will be responsible for delivering against growth objectives by exploring avenues to expand the business through deeper and/or broader strategic partnership with the account. Having a strong understanding of the dynamics and competitive intelligence within the channel. The ability to utilize market insights, channel information, and financial performance to drive focus with the account is critical to this persons success./ppIn our words and by our actions, we strive to emulate the hardworking example set forth by our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We Lead Business by creating value, delivering on results, and making changes along the way. We Lead Self by being dependable, because hardworking people count on us to have their back every day. We Lead Others by communicating and clearly defining the path as we walk bravely into the future. Working at Carhartt, we are all given a seat at the table and the honor of continuing the legacy./ppRepresentative Responsibilities/pulliDevelops 3-year strategic partnership plans and a vision of the partnership opportunity between Carhartt the strategic account based on a detailed understanding of the customers industry position in the market/liliDetermines solutions that meet the accounts business challenges which also benefit Carhartts financial performance with the account/liliChampions ideas internally develops support across the organization for their execution/liliAble to obtain customer commitment to mutually beneficial sales propositions/liliIdentifies unique, non-standard approaches to creating customer value. Successfully sells idea internally to the customer/liliCapable of discussing customers business situation identify opportunities based on a sound understanding of the issues./liliReacts promptly to issues provides on-going service. Is seen as a trusted partner by the account/liliProspect and develop new Strategic Accounts within their channel/liliAchieve financial goals for sales annually/li/ulpRequired Education/pulliBachelors degree (preferably in business or related field) or equivalent experience/li/ulpRequired Skills Experience/pulliMinimum of 3 years of sales or sales related experience; preferably within strategic accounts/liliProficient in planning and critical thinking; understands fundamentals of forecasting and connects tasks with bigger picture/liliSolid communication and presentation skills; conveys information concisely and accurately/liliPracticed at building effective relationships with others; encourages and models behaviors that contribute to partnership internally and externally/liliStrong time management and organization skills; is able to accurately identify true priorities and effectively eliminates barriers to success/liliDemonstrated ability to recognize selling opportunities in competitive adjacencies in order to displace competitors/liliDemonstrates understanding of which products to offer when, where, and why/liliMust possess familiarity with account planning, brand marketing, channel management, and retail analytics/liliMust be a creative thinker who is able to balance the analytical and the intuitive/liliStrong Microsoft Office skills/li/ulpPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions/pulliTypical office environment; office setting. Extended periods of time sitting, standing, typing on a computer is required./liliWilling to work some weekends if necessary./liliNational and International travel required (up to 50%)./liliCarhartt is a tobacco free workplace./li/ulpCarhartt offers a competitive salary and benefits. For more details, please refer to the benefits section on our website./ppCarhartt is committed to equal opportunity for all. Carhartt associates are hired, promoted, and rewarded on basis of skill, performance, and dedication and not influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by applicable laws./ppAll associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee./p/div