Senior National Account Manager - Sam's Club

The Senior National Account Manager will report to the Sales Director and play an integral role in driving world class account management initiatives by working closely with Sam’s Club merchants in collaboration with SharkNinja corporate teams (sales planning, category planning & analysis, omni channel, supply chain, customer service and finance) to meet sales & profit, distribution and digital goals across various categories on one of our most complex and strategically important business units.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

• Demonstrate Best in Class account management, driving growth in Revenue and Net Margin to help us achieve and exceed our goals. Develop and execute a strategic plan to win for your business which includes driving market share growth for both the retailer and SharkNinja, with a clear path to goal achievement.
• Ability to be a successful sales leader, acting as the “business owner “of your business, including cross-functional team leadership, financial and analytical savvy and demonstrated thought leadership on how to achieve breakthrough goals at your accounts.
• For assigned categories, manage customer profitability, working closely with internal teams to develop new item strategies and financials, and manage promotional spending within ROI goals. Embrace being in the details and running the business with a bottoms up approach.
• Owning the Omni-Channel responsibilities including; achieving in store placement goals and online penetration targets, while supporting profit related initiatives.
• Critical decision making, based on financial analysis of multiple scenarios to drive profitable growth, living in the details and understanding what comprises & drives contribution margin $ and %.
• Help to drive the overall account strategy and will own the outcome for customer meetings; leveraging internal support areas.
• Execution and detail focused; mindful of key milestones and a demonstrated ability to create and adhere to a schedule to ensure success.
• Working with the Demand Planning and Supply Chain teams to optimize the flow of goods, including the monthly forecast cycle and long-range plans.
• Working with Category Analysis teams to report POS, trends, factors impacting the business – drive the story both internally and with the customer.
• Delivering flawless execution for SharkNinja and Sam’s Club.

Attributes & Skills:

• Intimate knowledge of how to drive sales at larger retailers, within fast pace and everchanging categories. Preferred sales experience working with Walmart/Sam’s Club or national accounts within these verticals.
• Gritty sales professional with strategic vision, yet detail oriented and execution focused. Track record of embracing challenging, overcoming obstacles, and team player not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get into the details.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, complimented by effective oral and written communication.
• Strong analytical skills to gather and analyze large sets of data, ability to automate reporting will be a true advantage
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to be able to build and maintain effective relationships
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Winning track record for promotional execution during key periods
• Ability to thrive in the SharkNinja fast-pace, “obsessed with winning”

Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of major account sales management or equivalent experience within buying and/or merchandising at retail.
• Previous Sam’s Club account management experience
• Strong Microsoft office skills (Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Retail Link / Scintilla experience
• Ability to travel up to 6 times per year to Headquarters and other events
• Experience in durable good categories a plus.
• MBA preferred