Client Services Executive INEX - Full-time

Summary

Client Services Executive INEX

The Client Services Executive is a client facing role and responsible for providing key support to the planning, management and oversight of events, as well as, other special projects. This position will use Integrated Marketing Services' proprietary software, PTS, as well as proprietary Client software, and Microsoft programs to generate work requests, coordinate cross-functional tasks, and complete associated duties. Results will be obtained through effective planning, influence building, and use of resources.

Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. ASM services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Client Services Executive is a client facing role and responsible for providing key support to the planning, management and oversight of events, as well as, other special projects. This position will use Integrated Marketing Services' proprietary software, PTS, as well as proprietary Client software, and Microsoft programs to generate work requests, coordinate cross-functional tasks, and complete associated duties. Results will be obtained through effective planning, influence building, and use of resources.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Maintaining Accounts

• Prepare standard and ad hoc reports on account status: analyze account performance and contractual status data (e.g. compliance, inventory out of stock, consumer engagement data, etc.); research customer or account business health and other qualification variables that quantify risk or opportunity (e.g. retail market trends, individual shopper trends, etc.); generate reports on event readiness and business performance as scheduled or on demand (e.g. capacity reports, product procurement reports, event activation reports and summaries, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer operational issues: revise inaccurate data entry; solicit and gain required approval, expedite customer involvement, or identify internal operations issues for escalation
• Monitor and maintain budget expense details against assigned accounts ensuring financial compliance, reporting, invoicing and reconciliation on projects and with business forecasts

Protecting Accounts

• Oversee client communication to ensure operational alignment. Directs communication on upcoming events towards customers’ executive associates and ASM’s field associates to ensure operational integrity to plan. Drafting all necessary operational communication each day to meet operational deadline and activation requirements.
• Document account plans and forecasts: assess activities to plan; monitor and update budget and revenue forecasts and manage event requirements in PTS to ensure accuracy in event activations; log activities to track progress against the plan
• Manage deployment readiness and resource alignment: ensure accurate understanding of mutually agreed client deliverables (e.g., terms and conditions, service-level agreements) and ensure knowledge is dispersed amongst personnel engaged in post-sale activity (e.g., operations, field execution); act as the focal point for event education , preparation and activation across assigned individual geographies.

Special Projects

• Planning program event operations based off costs, to develop and manage event marketing projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.

Travel up to 20 %

Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience:

- 1-3 years of experience in event promotion—consumer products, retailer, brand, or agency

- Experience managing projects and/or events, client communications and deliverables, project budgets and expenses

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Team building Skills
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business
• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare report
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Strong prioritization skills
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Integrated Marketing Services' proprietary software as well as PTS, proprietary Client software, and possibly INSTEP

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. A detailed Environmental and Physical Requirements document is available in the Total Rewards department.

Additional Information Regarding ASM Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. ASM reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership: These are our values at Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC. Come learn why “Winning Together” is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."

Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.