Sr. Account Manager, Sales, Target - Naturium

e.l.f. Beauty is a multi-brand beauty company focused on clean, cruelty-free beauty products. The Senior Account Manager will grow Naturium’s net sales and market share at Target by developing omnichannel sales plans, managing distribution and merchandising, and collaborating with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with both Target and e.l.f. Beauty multi-functional partners
• In conjunction with both internal and external partners, develop and execute an annual sales plan for Target that effectively delivers net sales growth, market share growth and customer profitability
• Effectively partner with the demand planning team to ensure a complete and timely forecast
• Work with the AVP to manage the business plans to ensure we are delivering to expectation
• Ensure all customer requests for information are met in a timely manner
• Collaborate with all other members of the sales team to ensure the company’s sales and share goals are achieved and to share best practices
• Work with the AVP to develop and execute retail merchandising strategies that will simultaneously achieve both short & long-term e.l.f. and retailer goals
• Assist in the development of junior team members
• Clear understanding of dynamics of Target to help set overall account strategy and priorities (assortment, merchandising, tailored trade marketing calendar, etc.)
• Ensure strong visual presence in store and on target.com
• Forecast monthly as well as provide feedback on over and/or under delivery of goals
• Establish KPIs, track retailer specific programs & analyze performance results to better inform brand investment decisions
• Assortment and planogram work in partnership with Brand VM

Requirements:

• at least 5+ years of relevant sales experience within beauty and specifically with Target
• Strong time management skills
• demonstrable skills working effectively with both internal and external cross-functional partners
• 5+ years sales experience within Beauty and/or CPG companies
• Experience working directly with Target headquarter teams
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, desire to deliver results
• Fast learner, quick thinker
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Deep understanding of negotiation techniques and marketing tactics
• Ability to create and deliver presentations
• Effective communication skills
• Strong computer and analytical skills. Specifically Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong relationship building skills
• Team-oriented, responsive, passion to succeed
• College or Bachelor's Degree in Business or similar major
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work in a team or independently
• Demonstrates initiative, not afraid to troubleshoot on their own
• Passion for beauty