National Account Manager, Wild - Target

Unilever; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 99,760 - 149,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee health insurance

Retirement savings benefits

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company is seeking a National Account Manager for Target in Hoboken, NJ. This role requires full P&L ownership, strategic planning, and fostering strong retailer relationships. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of US retail experience, with proven success in growing major accounts. Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in US retail.
• Proven track record of leading and growing major US retailer accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen with extensive experience running a full retail P&L.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership, making investment decisions.
• Work with the commercial director to define growth strategy.
• Manage key relationships and create cross-functional contacts.
• Analyse market trends to identify opportunities.
• Work with marketing and product teams for campaign execution.
• Manage sales forecasts and track KPIs.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Strong analytical abilities

Strategic thinking

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel

Leadership

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Job Purpose

As the Target Account manager, you will have full P&L ownership of the account, managing and growing our relationships with the retailer & improving in-store excellence. You will drive fast paced growth, expanding our sales fundamentals in deo, stepping forward on display & expanding the portfolio across the bathroom.

Job Purpose

As the Target Account manager, you will have full P&L ownership of the account, managing and growing our relationships with the retailer & improving in-store excellence. You will drive fast paced growth, expanding our sales fundamentals in deo, stepping forward on display & expanding the portfolio across the bathroom.

Your job is to ensure our brand is represented in the Wildest way possible while maximizing sales opportunities and reducing single-use plastic. You will work closely with internal teams, including marketing, supply, fulfilment, and product development, to deliver sustainable growth.

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

• Business ownership: Full P&L ownership, making investment decisions, proactively chasing down opportunities to hit ambitious growth targets.
• Setting the strategic direction: Work with the commercial director to define our growth strategy in Target. Build out our long term goals & tools you need to win - feeding into all teams within the business, aligned with business goals.
• Relationship management: Management of key relationships, creating cross-functional contacts to ensure we are set up for success. Build these out as we expand across the bathroom and wider.
• Data analytics: Analyse market trends, EPOS, and competitor data & guest data to identify opportunities and optimize performance. Oversee promotional and pricing plans, ensuring these are aligned internally. Review return on investment, tweaking the plans where relevant.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with marketing, logistics, and product teams to execute successful campaigns, ensure product availability, and support new product development. Foresee potential roadblocks and risks through cross-functional teamwork, finding solutions to mitigate before they arise.
• Forecasting & Reporting: Manage sales forecasts, prepare monthly/quarterly business reviews, and track KPIs for performance analysis.
• Instore excellence. Track OSA & other key metrics to maximize sell out.
  
  

Experiences & Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Please note that we welcome applications from candidates who may not hit every single bullet point on the lists below - if you’re passionate about our mission and feel you have relevant skills and experiences to add value to this role, please submit an application!

• Minimum of 3 years experience in US retail.
• Proven track record of leading and growing major US retailer accounts (specifically Target).
• Strong commercial acumen with extensive experience running a full retail P&L.
• Extensive experience in negotiation and managing complex customer relationships.
• Frequent use of data, forecasting systems, working with EPOS.
  
  

Key Skills

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic, fast-paced team.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and sales forecasting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, with a focus on results.
• Strategic thinking - ability to think long term, tie to the overall objective of the business and set plans for growth.
• Leadership, fully autonomous to run an account inclusive of full P&L ownership.
  
  

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

Pay: The pay range for this position is $99,760 to $149,640. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services

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