ADS, Inc. is currently looking to hire a Supplier Account Manager for our CSE team to focus on expeditionary equipment. The Supplier Account Manager will be responsible for the maintenance of existing relationships for an assigned group of suppliers.An effective Supplier Account Manager understands and can articulate their vendors' positions in the customer landscape and at ADS.

Description

• Foster relationships with existing suppliers
  • Track and understand outcomes of ride-alongs with key suppliers
  • Schedule quarterly meetings with top suppliers
  • Assist with updating vendor plans
  • Log all calls/visits in Salesforce
  • May be asked to work with specific vendors to increase margin/advantages

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``` - Advise ADS sales team on product, pricing and deal strategies to help them generate business and meet their company goals. - Effectively communicate the details of our supplier relationships MAINTAIN UP TO DATE SUPPLIER PAGES - Coordinate sales training, joint sales calls and lead sharing with ADS sales team and suppliers

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``` - Oversee supplier agreements and pricing - Responsible for communicating pricing information in a timely fashion must be able to fully articulate and assist with pricing calculations - Support all Proposal requests for pricing - Respond to day-to-day needs of sales and support teams - Support Category Manager with preparation of Vendor Plans and quarterly reviews - Manage supplier contract schedules - Support ADS-specific products and part numbers - Manage supplier incentive programs - Help with identifying and reaching out to potential new suppliers - Provide support to Marketing by managing supplier tradeshow and catalog participation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years' experience with vendor or supplier relations or in tactical gear sales
• 2 years' experience with MS Office
• Willingness to travel on a limited basis (approximately once per month)
• Expected to maintain high scores in Key Performance Indicators on vendor contacts and margin
• Understanding of ADS contract vehicles highly preferred must be able to quickly become proficient in relevant buying methods
• ADS experience may be substituted for any of the above at manager's discretion

ADS Training Required for Internal Promotion

• Successful completion of all online Sales and Contracts training
• Successful completion of Sales Boot Camp

All employees accepting a position as Supplier Account Manager will be expected to make a one year commitment and may not transfer to another role without approval from the SVP of Sales.

ADS believes that a diverse work environment leads to bigger thinking and more creative solutions to our customers problems and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identification, national origin or any other legally protected characteristic. We strive to represent our community with a workforce diverse in gender and ethnicity. We actively seek out veterans and the disabled for opportunities at ADS.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/j/1322381-29903