Account Manager - Piggly Wiggly & Festival Foods

<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What We Do</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">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 e-commerce, our boutique service model offers a breadth of services to our clients.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Who We Are</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">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 family-first organization and recognize the importance of a healthy and flexible work-life balance, a positive support system, and the power of diversity and inclusion.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Overview of the Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">The Account Manager will connect our brands with the independent market in Wisconsin, including accounts like Piggly Wiggly and Festival Foods. Your management of relationships and business acumen will elevate our brands’ presence in a critical market.    </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Fully Remote, Must be near Madison or Milwaukee, WI; Required travel will be within Wisconsin (automotive travel) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 based on experience, qualifications and skills.</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">At C.A. we’re not looking for perfection, just people that want to commit to us and grow their careers long-term. 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!  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">What You’ll Do at C.A. Fortune</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support clients in their sell-in efforts for new item launches, category reviews, promotional vehicles, and seasonal items.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage our clients’ day-to-day efforts in Wisconsin’s independent retailers, such as planning promotions, communicating pricing changes, communicating supply constraints, and monitoring competitive items both in your assigned retailers and competitive retailers. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What You Should Bring to the Table</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">2+ years experience working with retail at a headquarter level or intimate understanding of distributors and end-to-end promotional planning processes </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Sales experience with a passion for consumer packaged goods, food, and beverage </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Thick skin when having a sale rejected, and active listening skills to reframe the sale for the next approach </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Concise communication skills, and creativity when breaking through communication blockages </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Willingness to get into stores regularly for intelligence gathering, including but not limited to snapping proof-of-performance & planogram photos, performing price analyses, and informing stores of upcoming promotions or product launches. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Effective use of Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">You Will Stand Out If You Have</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Piggy Wiggly or Festival Foods</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">A hunger for in-person selling </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in Category Management </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in Category Analytics  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Deep knowledge of sales and innovation trends within any specific departments or categories </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Perks</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li>PTO & Sick Days</li> <li><span data-contrast="none">11 paid company holidays per year</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">2 paid volunteer days per year</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Bonus eligible</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Medical, dental, and vision</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Paid company life insurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">401k with company match</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Work from home flexibility</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Come As You Are</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">C.A. is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role aligns with your career trajectory.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[1646],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>