JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Retail Sales, the National Accounts Manager will be responsible for driving profitable, sustainable growth withing the automotive and general retail space. Account focus will be primarily national accounts under the automotive banner with select specialty retail accounts where applicable. Responsibilities will further include discovery and implementation of growth strategies and initiatives with internal and external marketing and support efforts. Item assortment will include well-positioned automotive brands, new item creation and innovation, and specialty opportunities. A creative mindset and strong interpersonal skills are essential to create new and develop existing relationships with key retail accounts.
Supervision Responsibility:
With the passage of time and successful placement, there could potentially be additional supervision responsibilities as placement initiatives grow and expand.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The list below is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing, nor does it constitute an employment agreement, and the duties may change at any time. Gather product, customer, and market information to aid in the process of selling product. Manage sales process and achieve revenue targets. Display or demonstrate product, using visual tools, samples or catalog, and emphasize salable features at trade shows, open houses, and sales training opportunities. Maintain customer account portfolio, including sales volume, trip and customer reports, working agreements and other tracking reports. Create reports for business transactions and keep expense accounts. Represent manufacturer in fair and honest way Receive customer feedback and respond in an appropriate manner. Maintain constant communication with clients. Participate in product development and product improvement processes. Act as an interface between the company and the customer on pricing, product availability, product information and credit issues. Gather and disseminate internal information regarding product improvement, process improvements, including functions like shipping, quality, competitive information, and business opportunities. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Business / Sales & Marketing / Business Management required Five years of retail sales experience required. Retail placement and marketing support experience beneficial.
Certifications
None
Employment Standards
Knowledge of Word / PowerPoint / Excel Knowledge of Customer Management Software Knowledge of Retailer Experience / Past Sales Experience Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Hiring Range
Between $120K - $137K annually
Benefits
Legend Brands offers an excellent benefits package with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, leaves of absence, 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off, employer matching 401k PLUS a company-sponsored pension, and more!
Additional Considerations
Legend Brands is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. Candidates must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S., as we are not currently sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment Visa's All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment drug test and background screening. Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
