Sr. Key Account Manager – Club Channel, COSTCO HQ and West Regions

<p style="text-align:left !important"><b>Job Description Summary: </b></p><p></p><p><span>Advanced Hydration 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.</span></p><p></p><p>The Sr. Key Account Manager (KAM) is responsible for managing and developing the relationship with the merchant team, buyer(s) across the COSTCO West Regions, Business Centers and other departments as assigned. This position will be reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Customer Sales. This individual will represent the company to ensure both strategic sales execution and corresponding financial objectives are obtained based on overall organizational objective for assigned territory.</p><p></p><p><b>RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><p><u>Customer Leadership</u></p><ul><li>Lead the planning, development, and execution of ADVANCED HYDRATION promotional plans to all accounts using fact-based industry selling information including IRI / Nielsen and other industry specific data.</li><li>A strategic partner to both the regional Sales and Marketing teams to maximize ADVANCED HYDRATION financial investment and capacity while managing to the allotted promotional spend</li><li>Own P&L performance; calculate, review, and report on various budgets for customer</li><li>Provide consistent pre and post analysis of account performance by utilizing syndicated data and bottler sales reports as part of a continuous improvement</li><li>Keep abreast of all competitive and other relevant information and provide consistent feedback to manager, VP Customer Sales and other company leaders as appropriate.</li></ul><p></p><p><u>Cross Functional Collaboration </u></p><ul><li>Operating cross-functionally with multiple internal departments to solve customer problems by providing insight and expertise to grow all brands with assigned customers.</li><li>Build strong relationships with internal partners and all field operating units to allow for timely discussions about key issues and opportunities</li><li>Presenting customer updates and plans to management team on an ongoing and timely basis.</li><li>Lead all key sales and cross functional routines to drive execution and delivery of all customer and company objectives. Identify gaps in performance and develop action plans to address performance gaps.</li><li>Owns customer input and securing alignment on all commercial, Marketing and Innovation plans including strategy, tactics, and key execution requirements</li><li>Own and continuously improve customer forecast accuracy by analyzing demand trends, aligning with customer inputs, and driving data integrity across supply planning systems; proactively monitor customer POs in partnership with Customer Service where necessary</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>REQUIREMENTS: </b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience required</li><li>6+ years calling on Retail Accounts in CPG Industry required</li><li>Residence within the CA, NV, Seattle, PNW areas required</li><li>Syndicated Data experience required</li><li>Strong analytical skills required</li><li>Must have excellent computer skills, proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Strong leadership and track record in Business Development</li><li>Reliable, hard-working & proactive team player with can-do attitude</li><li>Creative thinker who can work independently</li><li>Excellent Team Management and Development Skills</li><li>50% travel by car and plane, including both local and neighboring geographic territories.</li><li>Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to drive long distances</li><li>Motor Vehicle Records must satisfy Company standards per Driving Policy</li></ul><p></p><p></p>The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Skills:</b></p>Alteryx, Branding, Channels Strategy, Conversion Rate, Customer Insights, Demand Generation, Digital Advertising, Google Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Leadership, Marketing Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Market Segmentation, Media Buying, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Product Commercialization, Sales Channel Development, Social Media, Strategy Development, Structured Query Language (SQL), Tableau (Software)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Pay Range:</b></p>United States of America: $119,000 - $145,800<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i><span>Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.</span></i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:</span></b></p>15<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i>Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.</i></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><b>Location(s):</b></span></p>United States of America<p></p><p><b>City/Cities:</b></p>Remote<p></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><b>Travel Required:</b></span></p>26% - 50%<p></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><b>Relocation Provided:</b></span></p>No<p></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><b>Job Posting End Date:</b></span></p>May 21, 2026<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Our Purpose and Growth Culture:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons <span>our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit <a href="https://www.coca-colacompany.com/company/purpose-and-vision" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Our Purpose and Vision</a></span> to learn more about these behaviors and how you <span>can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

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