Supplier Account Manager OCIE

Supplier Account Manager OCIE

ADS, Inc. began more than 20 years ago by outfitting Navy SEALS with quality dive equipment, and today we're proud to manage 3,000 supplier partnerships and over 50,000 products.

Job Title: Supplier Account Manager OCIE

Location: ADS Headquarters (Virginia Beach, VA) NOT Remote

Responsibilities

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 participationMinimum Requirements

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

The salary range represents the base compensation range for this role. The actual compensation will be determined based on a candidate's education, experience, and skills. In addition to base compensation, full-time employees in this role are eligible for bonuses based on performance.

ADS provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees. This includes eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k), as well as access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. Additional offerings such as healthcare and dependent day care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and well-being resources such as the employee assistance program and fitness plans, are also available.

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.