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Full-Time

Director – Account Management

Posted on 8/6/2024

Provi

Provi

201-500 employees

Digital marketplace for wholesale alcohol ordering

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$120k - $160kAnnually

+ Bonus + Short-term incentives + Long-term incentives + Program-specific awards

Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Management
Requirements
  • 10+ years of professional experience in distributor or supplier-facing roles, strong preference for beverage alcohol background
  • 5+ years of people management experience, preferable supporting teams in distributor or supplier-facing roles; proven ability to effectively build, organize, lead, and mentor a team of individuals
  • Confident self starter: Think creatively and are motivated to drive retailer growth on the platform leveraging his/her strong relationships with distributors
  • Account management lead: Capable of getting things done while creating relationships and delivering value to the distributor.
  • Empathy and accountability: Showing genuine care for our customers, while achieving your goals and creating the best possible partnership.
  • Strong communicator internally and externally: Able to actively listen, manage complex relationships, and share feedback both with the distributor and with other departments.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of account managers responsible for fostering relationships with distributors within Provi’s ecosystem; serve as the escalation point during strategic business reviews.
  • Oversee the go-to-market strategy of distributor partners on Provi Marketplace and distributor sales tools, leveraging high usage and activity to continuously improve Distributor Net Promoter Scores.
  • Advise and develop distributor measurement, reporting, and presentation standards to drive results through strategic business reviews.
  • Review key indicators of distributor network health and SaaS, identifying and executing strategies to increase client engagement and retention on the platform.
  • Proactively identify risks for distributor partnerships and business goals, working with internal and external teams to execute risk mitigation plans.
  • Advocate internally with senior cross-functional stakeholders for distributors' product and measurement needs.
  • Manage team personnel issues, including recruiting, hiring, and leading performance reviews.

Provi.com is a digital marketplace that simplifies ordering, selling, and promoting wholesale alcohol for bars, restaurants, and retailers. The platform allows users to shop and pay for products in one place, streamlining the supply chain with a reliable database of distributor portfolios and a chat feature for communication with sales reps. Provi also offers a comprehensive database of over 750,000 drinks, helping clients discover new products and make informed decisions. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency in the beverage alcohol market by making the ordering process more accessible.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$142.1M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-13%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Provi's strategic partnerships with national and state associations strengthen its influence and support within the beverage alcohol industry.
  • The appointment of Kevin Price as CFO, with his extensive experience, is likely to drive Provi's organizational strategy and growth forward.
  • Recent product enhancements, including EDI support and expanded punch-out capabilities, position Provi to better serve large-scale distributors and national chains.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the digital marketplace for wholesale alcohol could pressure Provi to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on the three-tier system and regulatory changes could impact Provi's operations and growth.

What makes Provi unique

  • Provi offers a unified digital marketplace specifically for the beverage alcohol market, unlike competitors who may serve broader or different markets.
  • The platform's extensive database of over 750,000 drinks and robust search filters provide a unique product discovery experience.
  • Provi's integration of communication tools, such as chat features with sales reps, enhances client relationships and streamlines the ordering process.
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