National Account Manager
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Sales & Business Development · Account Management · Sales Management
In short
The National Account Manager will manage Hardware sales in the Retail Channel, focusing on driving sales growth, P&L management, and strategic customer relationships. This remote role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5+ years of sales experience in consumer products, with experience in building products or home improvement preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive total sales and profit performance of the Hardware subgroup within the Retail Channel.
- Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic growth plans to increase sales, category share, and omnichannel presence.
- Identify white space opportunities and lead cross-functional initiatives to expand product portfolios.
- Identify and develop new retail business opportunities.
- Build retailer-specific growth plans.
- Lead development of account-specific budgets, sales forecasts, and profitability plans.
- Monitor sales and margin performance, adjusting pricing, promotions, and strategy.
- Make data-driven decisions to optimize assortment, reduce costs, and enhance ROI.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with Retail Merchants, Brand Advocates, and Supply Chain teams.
- Serve as the primary point of contact, aligning brand and innovation roadmap with retailer’s strategic initiatives.
- Lead the development and implementation of omnichannel promotional plans.
- Collaborate with marketing and customer retail services teams to drive in-store execution.
- Partner with internal forecasting and supply chain teams to deliver accurate demand planning and inventory management.
- Identify and resolve potential supply challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field required.
- 3-5+ years of progressive experience in sales within consumer products.
- 2+ years of direct experience managing Menards, or Retail accounts alike, account strongly recommended.
- Demonstrated experience owning and managing a P&L for a key customer or category.
- Proven success in developing growth strategies, promotional plans, and pricing structures in a retail environment.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and AI applications.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in building products or home improvement preferred.
- Ability to travel 20-40%, both domestically and internationally.
- Travel required for meetings, training seminars, trade shows, store walks, and end user presentations.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including sick and vacation days
- 12 paid holidays
- Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Supplemental critical illness, hospital, accident, and indemnity available for purchase
- Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching subject to plan eligibility requirements
Skills
SalesAccount ManagementForecastingPromotional PlanningBusiness DevelopmentP&L ManagementStrategic PlanningMicrosoft Office SuiteAI
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About ASSA ABLOY Group
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Company
ASSA ABLOY GroupJob Posted
2 weeks ago
Expires
in 3 weeks
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Remote
Salary
US$103,606–162,810 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Lake Forest, United States
Mooresville, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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