National Account Manager, Hotels and Entertainment
Atlanta
United States
The purpose of the National Account Manager, Hotels & Entertainment role is to drive vertical and horizontal distribution, volume, High 5 execution and scalable programs within assigned hotel properties. This role will work closely with the field teams to drive compliance and execution within Corporate Hotel Chains and Franchised Hotel Groups across the United States. The National Account Manager will build and execute concepts that improve Red Bull‘s brand image & drive consumer pull in hotels through US On Premise strategies.
Builds strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key account decision makers and stakeholders
Customizes presentations utilizing business insights to appeal to customer’s needs in order to gain execution and programming
Creates account programming such as LTO’s, staff programs, etc. that are relevant to each account and drives volume
Negotiates contracts to drive execution and programming while maintaining appropriate spends per case
Conducts business reviews and holds partners accountable to deliver upon agreed upon execution and programs
Builds strong relationships and credibility throughout the organization in order to influence and drive initiatives at the region level
Works with HQ On Premise Marketing and Brand Marketing to create custom account programs and ensure brand standards are intact
Communicates with key stakeholders within the Business Units/ Regions to drive execution, and to provide and receive account and program feedback
Conducts regular reviews with SDOPS and DOPS to view program results as well as year to go plans
Aligns with Distribution Team to ensure proper route to market is in place for each account
Aligns with key Distributor Partners in Region to keep National Accounts top of mind and to drive business initiatives and accountability
Develops programs to motivate, engage and reward staff
Works with trade marketing and 3rd party agencies to develop relevant social/ digital programming to drive brand and product relevance
Establishes and manages budgets by account, constantly analyzing RIO and rate per case
Plans and tracks volume monthly by account chain
Analyzes distribution and non-buy reports on a monthly basis to close gaps
EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise
- 5+ years of On Premise sales experience with a strong track record of driving growth in Hotel Accounts
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and utilize business insights
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Proven success with scalable programming that delivers sales results
- Creative, solution-oriented mindset with an eye for details
- Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to work independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- University – Bachelor’s Degree Required
- Fluent in English
- Travel up to: 75%
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