Associate National Account Manager

Job Summary Assists the National Account Manager’s sales and profit objectives to ensure are achieved. Identifies and secures new business opportunities within National Account. Provides National Account with superior sales & customer support. Manages the activities of other account managers or field service employees.   Essential Job Functions* Works with the Director of sales and National Account Managers to forecast and prepare sales quotas and sales plans for the National Account. Ensures that the sales team grows profitable sales. Utilizes customer POS & Inventory data to effectively manage and grow Hillman categories. Conducts quarterly customer business update to review POS data, identify SKU rationalization opportunities and new item replacements. Performs line reviews and annual business reviews with existing accounts. Travels frequently in North America. Observes local traffic regulations and follows safe driving practices. Develops and implements the National Account business plan for the National Accounts group, including profit and loss, operations, budget forecasting, and sales goals. Develops annual and multi-year sales strategies to meet sales and organic growth targets. Works with customer and Hillman sales & service staff to set up program details for new business. Acts as the site liaison for rollouts. Maintains a current knowledge of the company’s products and Field Service operations. Assists the Field Service Department with the development and maintenance of account procedures. Leverages internal and external learning opportunities to coach, train and develop direct reports. Knows and follows the company’s human resources policies and procedures. Adheres to applicable employment laws.   * This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.   Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.   Education & Experience BS/BA and 0-2 years of experience in big box retail environment. Bachelor's degree 0-2 years of experience within Consumer Products Industry   Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong written & verbal communication skills Strong analytical skills, able to interpret and action data with fact-based selling skills Excel & PowerPoint skills Consultative selling orientation Collaboration and Teamwork Entrepreneur Spirit Strong presentation/communication skills Strong analytical skills Results driven   Operational Equipment N/A   Work Environment and Physical Demands Work Environment Office: Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required. Physical Demands Office: Sedentary.

Salary : $58,000