National Account Manager

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

FISKARS

Back in 1967, we introduced the world to our now-iconic orange-handled scissors, a symbol of creativity and reliability. Fast forward to 2024, as we celebrate an incredible 375 years of history, Fiskars has grown into a globally recognized brand, beloved for making everyday tasks extraordinary. From the kitchen to the garden, our products are crafted to enhance life’s moments—big or small—ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience every time.

The Role: National Account Manager
As we continue to write our story, we’re looking for a National Account Manager to spearhead strategic partnerships with industry staples ACE Hardware, Orgill, Do It Best, and True Value. In this pivotal role, you will drive innovation across our diverse product mix, which includes everything from garden tools to crafting essentials. Your mission is clear: to infuse creativity and curiosity into our partnerships, ensuring that our products don’t just meet but exceed consumer expectations.

Imagine a day where every decision you make helps someone in the world cut, snip, or trim their way to a better day. By collaborating closely with our product teams, you’ll refine and perfect our offerings, making every interaction with our products a noteworthy experience.

Why Join Us?
At Fiskars, you’ll join a supportive and focused team of three who are as passionate about innovation as you are. You’ll work in an environment that challenges the status quo and encourages out-of-the-box thinking. Reporting to a manager who champions flexibility and innovation, you’ll have the freedom to explore bold new ideas and significantly influence key business decisions.

This is more than a job - it’s a chance to be part of a brand that has been a companion in homes for centuries, continually adapting and evolving. Join us and help craft the future of consumer engagement at Fiskars, where your work directly contributes to enhancing people’s lives around the world.

Ready to make every cut above the rest? Apply now to craft your career at Fiskars.

This position is full-time, and could be a fully remote or hybrid role (combination of in-office + remote role) depending on location.. This role reports to Jason Darnall- Senior Director, Sales

What You’ll Do:

• Leverage your Co-op / big box store expertise to generate profitable business, deeply understanding customer challenges, priorities, and needs
• Develop and implement annual sales plans to achieve sales targets while maximizing profitability
• Analyze sales data and provide accurate forecasting to ensure operational efficiency and high levels of service
• Work closely with marketing and NPD teams to create comprehensive sales plans and proposals that drive profitable sales for key customers and rep groups
• Ensure effective resource management, strengthening relationships with key customers and rep groups
• Market leadership by creating awareness and developing sales opportunities, ensuring Fiskars is viewed as a market leader and a desired partner
• Travel to engage directly with customers and industry stakeholders, paving the way for new opportunities and growth (approx. 40% +/- )

• Demonstrated customer focus with the ability to understand and address customer challenges, priorities, and needs
• Proficient in planning and analytical reasoning
• Proven business acumen with a track record of achieving sales targets for key accounts

Who we are looking for:

• A consumer-focused sales professional with 5-7 years of progressive selling experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) with major retail accounts + Bachelors degree (desired)

• Well-versed in account management, preferably ACE Hardware, Orgill, Do It Best, and True Value
• A curiosity-infused approach and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage existing and new accounts + expertise to generate profitable business, deeply understanding customer challenges, priorities, and needs

Are you ready to join us?

We are eagerly awaiting your application. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your resume today! Don’t worry about a cover letter, your application is enough indication of your interest.

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Last day of application:

2024-08-10

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