Key Account Manager – Chicago IL

Job Responsibilities

• Grow A-B sales and share with key on or off premise chain account(s)
• Provide total account management; sell-in corporate programs and brand promotions
• Direct and manage space management priorities of AB and the account
• utilize sales tools (smart, eagle eye, iri, iri data web, shelf set, etc.)
• Maintain active communications with ABI field sales and wholesaler personnel
• Evaluate strategies and action plans against allocated budget; manage budgets
• Contribute to the development and management of annual account plan

• facilitate communication of wholesaler’s pricing to chain account(s)

Job Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or related field
• Basic knowledge of retail initiatives (particularly category management and information-based selling)
• Advanced computer software proficiency (word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint, internet)
• High level of expertise in analyzing information and making information based recommendations
• Effective communications/presentation, follow-up, administrative and organizational skills
• Field and retail sales experience in the beverage industry or other consumer product industries
• Knowledge of A-B sales and marketing applications (mobility, Siebel, abmarketing.com)
• Understanding of A-B wholesaler network/processes and wholesaler equity agreement
• Ability to work and drive positive results in a fast-paced, team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree
• Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software and measures
• Willingness to relocate within the US for future opportunities

About Anheuser-Busch

Budweiser. Bud Light. Stella Artois. Over 19 billion dollar brands, to be exact. But there’s more to us than a portfolio of top notch brands.

We are a company built on a dream. We have a vision that we share with our wholesalers, retailers, consumers and partners. We want to brew great beers that can not only be enjoyed responsibly but which are also created with a low impact on the environment.

We are a company of go-getters dedicated to providing unparalleled quality and results. We take pride in our work, regardless of the task or department. Over 160 years, we’ve grown to operate 15 breweries, 17 distributorships and 23 agricultural packaging facilities across the United States. And our Brewmasters still taste every batch made at every brewery before being packaged and sent to market.

We are a company that believes our people are our greatest asset. We believe in the spirit of ownership because our employees take results personally and want to build something great together. We value talented employees who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful, and committed.

At Anheuser-Busch, it’s not about what you studied or where you worked, it’s about what you can do. If you see yourself working for a company that allows you to excel at the pace of your talent, then a career at Anheuser-Busch may be for you.

Want to learn more? Visit us at anheuser-busch.com/careers.

As the leading global brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It

‘s this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.