Associate National Account Manager

Associate National Account Manager (MENARDS) United States - Remote

Come make the world and accelerate your success.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As an Associate National Account Manager,  you’ll be part of our Menards’s team working as a virtual employee.  You’ll get to

• Develop, direct, implement and communicate our strategy at the store level, working closely with our National Account Managers and Menards merchants. The position will assist with current and long-term sales growth plans, category management, product line reviews, forecasting, marketing, promotions, supply chain, and customer service. The position will be in the (Milwaukee/Madison/Eau Claire, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Chicago, IL) area.
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Sales and National Account Managers to achieve team targets and execute product launches and training.
• Develop and maintain regular and effective relationships at all levels within the customer’s stores.
• Responsible for setting and maintaining retail sets for specific area in a large home center chain in the Midwest. 
• Provide product training to store employees and customers.
• Must be able to travel and be comfortable with public speaking for training events. Must be a self-starter and be someone who can work independently. 
• Provide cross-functional feedback as it relates to business operations, goal attainment, special projects.
• Regularly analyze key performance and productivity metrics to understand the business, identify opportunities and/or address business challenges.
• Collect and process competitor data to grow the account effectively.
• Work with demand planning and operations teams on forecasting adjustments for new or lost listings; promotional plans, and business changes.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good?  In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or similar
• 2+ years of experience in sales or account management
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated background in business analytics and computer skills.
• Solid understanding of Marketing (preferably retail/consumer)
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively.
• Retail experience, especially in home center channel is desirable, not required.
• Ability to travel overnight 2-3 nights per month.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

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