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National Account Manager - Retail

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Eaton

National Account Manager - Retail

Wildwood, MO

Eaton's ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a National Account Manager - Retail. This is a remote position and candidates can reside anywhere within the United States.

What you'll do:

Position Overview:

The National Account Manager is responsible for proactively supporting the sales and profit potential of the Bussmann Retail accounts with the objective of maximizing sales, profitability and distribution. In this role, you will manage all sales activity (including both brick & mortar and dotcom) for the achievement of short and long-term business objectives, increased profit and market share.

In this function you will:

  • Work with the director of retail sales and all other appropriate members of the Bussmann team, to achieve annual sales budgets across the retail product lines
  • Be responsible for assigned aspects of account management including meeting assigned sales targets & maximize profitability
  • Make relationships with the account merchants and their teams to proactively respond to their needs, identify new opportunities, resolve current issues and participate in PLRs, promotions, training and other customer driven initiatives - striving to enable account satisfaction through superior customer service, account management and data management
  • Work with third party sales & service team to help manage in-store service, new store sets, store training and other store events as they arise
  • Be responsible for providing external intelligence and compiling competitive analysis (new product introductions, benchmarking, market share, SWOT analysis, pricing, etc.)
  • Perform ongoing collaboration with the product manager to align sales forecast with production planning
  • Perform proactive preparation, strategic development and participation of all line reviews
  • Develop strategic business partnerships, which influence divisional plans, supporting business programs and growth
  • Guide other internal functions in understanding and acting upon account, consumer and industry insights
  • Attend relevant trade shows and customer end user events to obtain feedback and voice of customer

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Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in sales, marketing or merchandising roles of increasing responsibility working with consumer products
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
  • Possess a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with consumer products, preferably in electrical products
  • Experience working in retail
  • Experience working in the automotive aftermarket or hardware market

Skills:

Position Criteria:

  • Possess excellent communication skills
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
  • Ability to travel up to 50%

The compensation range for this full-time position includes base pay and target sales performance incentive. This position has a target total compensation range of $138,750 - $203,500.

Base salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October 2, 2024.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Ellisville, MO, USA
Job ID: Eaton-32709Ellisville
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)