Supplier Account Manager

Foster relationships with existing suppliersTrack & understand outcomes of ride-alongs with key suppliersSchedule quarterly meetings with top suppliersAssist with updating vendor plansLog all calls/visits in SalesforceMay be asked to work with specific vendors to increase margin/value added discountsAdvise 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 relationshipsMaintain up to date supplier pagesCoordinate sales training, joint sales calls and lead sharing with ADS sales team and suppliersOversee supplier agreements and pricingResponsible for communicating pricing information in a timely fashion must be able to fully articulate and assist with pricing calculationsSupport all Proposal requests for pricingRespond to day-to-day needs of sales & support teamsSupport Category Manager with preparation of Vendor Plans and quarterly reviewsSupport ADS-specific products and part numbersHelp with identifying and reaching out to potential new suppliersProvide support to Marketing by managing supplier tradeshow and catalog participation Bachelor's Degree required2-3 years' experience with vendor or supplier relations or in tactical gear sales2 years' experience with MS OfficeWillingness to travel on a limited basis (approximately once per month)Expected to maintain high scores in Key Performance Indicators on vendor contacts and marginUnderstanding of ADS contract vehicles highly preferred must be able to quickly become proficient in relevant buying methodsADS experience may be substituted for any of the above at manager's discretionSalary Range: $62,500 to $75,000 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. Foster relationships with existing suppliersTrack & understand outcomes of ride-alongs with key suppliersSchedule quarterly meetings with top suppliersAssist with updating vendor plansLog all calls/visits in SalesforceMay be asked to work with specific vendors to increase margin/value added discountsAdvise 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 relationshipsMaintain up to date supplier pagesCoordinate sales training, joint sales calls and lead sharing with ADS sales team and suppliersOversee supplier agreements and pricingResponsible for communicating pricing information in a timely fashion must be able to fully articulate and assist with pricing calculationsSupport all Proposal requests for pricingRespond to day-to-day needs of sales & support teamsSupport Category Manager with preparation of Vendor Plans and quarterly reviewsManage supplier contract schedulesSupport ADS-specific products and part numbersManage supplier incentive programsHelp with identifying and reaching out to potential new suppliersProvide support to Marketing by managing supplier tradeshow and catalog participation Minimum Requirements 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. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.