Key Account Manager

    The Coca-Cola Company

    🇺🇸 Dallas, TX
    External
    Agency
    Hybrid
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    Posted 1 week ago
    Job Type

    External

    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    Agency

    Source

    themuse

    About this role

    At The Coca-Cola Company, we exist to refresh the world and make a difference through loved brands, done sustainably for a better shared future. Working here is more than working for the global beverage leader; it's an opportunity to be a part of something that can positively impact the world.

    Our North America Operating Unit (NAOU) Advanced Hydration division is a dynamic, fast-paced business unit at The Coca-Cola Company where teams come together to lead what's next in hydration. With a portfolio that includes BODYARMOR Sports Drink, Powerade, vitaminwater, and smartwater, the group is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, strong collaboration, and shared ambition.

    This is a place for people who think differently, move with agility, challenge the status quo, and thrive in an ever-changing category.

    Joining the team means helping shape the future of hydration alongside passionate, collaborative teams committed to winning.The Advanced Hydration Division is looking for a Key Account Manager to join our team!The Key Account Manager Sales will collaborate with a sales broker and various cross functional teams to drive profitable sales of Advanced Hydration Warehouse initiatives delivered brands in various channels including Small Format retailers and Distributors.

    As a leader within the Advanced Hydration division, this individual will be required to lead annual planning processes and negotiate annual agreements to ensure alignment and execution to achieve aggressive business targets. This individual will provide subject matter expertise to resolve complex customer issues and deliver annual goals

    RESPONSIBILITIES:Customer DevelopmentStrategic leader responsible for the Business Management of the assigned customer and/or channel (partnering with internal Acosta Sales team call points for our Flash IV sticks)This role will be working with sales brokers assigned to each customer and channelThis leader will exhibit subject matter expertise and demonstrate from experience the

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Manager

    Executive business reviews1–2/month per account
    Strategic planning2–3/week
    Renewal proposals2–3/month

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Agency — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    14–45 days (project-based) · 30–90 days (retainer)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We tried an agency before and it didn't work"
    • "Can we start with a smaller engagement?"
    • "How do you measure success / ROI?"
    • "We have an internal team for this"

    Key Industry Metrics

    Monthly Recurring Revenue from RetainersClient Retention RateRevenue Per EmployeeProject Margin %Proposal Win RateNPS / Client Satisfaction

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI threatening traditional agency services
    • • Productized service models
    • • Niche vs full-service positioning
    • • Performance-based pricing demand

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Account Management
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    Role Insights

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

    Commission structures in agencies may include ongoing retainers alongside one-time fees.

    The US market offers the highest OTE potential globally for sales professionals, with a highly competitive talent landscape.

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