Location:United States (Remote-friendly, but must be based in the US with ability to travel 30-40%)
Position Overview
The National Account Manager will be responsible for managing and growing our business with key mass-market and club retailers in the United States. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role that owns the P&L for these accounts and reports directly to the Head of Sales/VP Sales.
Key Responsibilities
- 1.Serve as the primary point of contact for buyers and category managers at Walmart, Sam's Club, Costco, Home Depot, and other assigned national retail accounts
- 2. Develop and execute joint business plans (JBPs) with each retailer to drive category growth and achieve annual revenue, distribution, shelving, and profitability targets
- 3. Present and sell in new items, seasonal programs, promotions, displays, and feature opportunities
- 4.Negotiate trade terms, promotional calendars, everyday pricing, trade spend, and deductions
- 5.Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with buyers and cross-functional teams (replenishment, merchandising, e-commerce, supply chain)
- 6.Own forecasting, demand planning, and inventory management collaboration with retail partners and internal supply chain team
- 7.Analyze IRI/Nielsen, Retail Link, Costco CRA, Sam's MWP, and other data sources to identify opportunities, track performance, and develop fact-based selling stories 8.Collaborate with marketing, product development, and operations teams to ensure flawless execution of retail initiatives
- 9.Attend line reviews, category reviews, vendor summits, and trade shows as required
- 10.Consistently achieve or exceed sales quotas, distribution goals, and profitability metrics
Qualifications & Requirements
- 1.3+ years of CPG sales experience calling on Walmart, Sam's Club, Costco, or other major mass/club retailers (current or very recent buyer relationships strongly preferred)
- 2.Proven track record of growing existing accounts and securing new distribution in competitive categories
- 3. Direct experience in baby/infant, juvenile, toys, consumables, or adjacent durable categories highly preferred
- 4. Strong existing relationships with buyers/category managers at Walmart, Sam's Club, and/or Costco is a significant advantage
- 5. Deep proficiency with Retail Link, Luminate, Madrid 2.0, Costco Item Management, Sam's Club supplier portals, etc.
- 6.Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and analytical skills
- 7.Self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment with the ability to work independently
- 9.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- 10.Ability to travel 30-40% (buyer meetings, trade shows, headquarters visits )