Full Time Merchandiser/ Account Development Specialist

ABOUT A-Line Greetings Established in 1985, A-Line Greetings is a leading value-priced manufacturer of greeting cards and related accessories. We sell our own branded products to a variety of retailers throughout the United States and Canada, including supermarkets, pharmacies, variety stores and dollar stores. JOB LOCATION(S): Philadelphia, PA including servicing stores in Delaware and Lehigh Valley areas A-Line Greetings is seeking a reliable, self-motivated, high energy Account Manager to join our team. JOB DESCRIPTION The Account Manager serves as the primary contact between A-Line management and store owners. In this role, the Account Manager is responsible for building customer relationships while increasing business by selling and ordering products for a defined customer base within an assigned territory. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educate and excite customers about our greeting card programs
• Analyze customer needs and business trends to help grow both their profitability and our own business
• Make incremental sales by placing additional products or programs in designated stores
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels, company assets, promotional ad signage (point of sale) and displays
• Ensure each account meets defined merchandising standards, determine stores' product needs and transmit appropriate replenishment orders
• Communicate and collaborate account activities to appropriate management
• Utilize sales force automation tools
• Work with customers to resolve A/R issues
• Periodic lifting of 50+ pounds, bending, reaching, kneeling and light merchandising JOB REQUIREMENTS
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
• 1+ years of general work experience required
• 1+ years of relevant sales experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Proficient computer application skills
• Valid driver's license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines
• Must own a reliable vehicle
• Must be willing to travel within area (some overnight travel) BENEFITS Company Vehicle and Company Paid Expenses. DISCLAIMER It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT A-Line Greetings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $35,000.00 per year Benefits:
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off Schedule:
• Day shift Work Location: In person