OmniChannel Account Manager

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RapidAir is seeking an OmniChannel Account Manager to lead growth across retail, industrial distribution, and e-commerce channels. You will own channel strategy, account planning, product assortment, pricing, and promotions while partnering with Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive profitable growth and an exceptional customer experience.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of channel management and a track record of increasing revenue across retailer, distributor, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in channel management, national accounts, e-commerce, retail sales, business development, or related commercial roles.
• Proven success growing revenue and profitability through strategic account management, assortment optimization, pricing, promotions, and new product launches.
• Experience managing retail, distributor, or e-commerce partners such as Northern Tool, Menards, Amazon, Grainger, or similar accounts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage sales, margin, inventory, and market data to drive decisions.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Customer Service teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, CRM systems, and sales forecasting tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow strategic retail, distributor, and e-commerce accounts, driving revenue, profitability, and market share.
• Develop and execute account plans, promotional programs, pricing strategies, and product assortment initiatives.
• Partner with key customers to support new product launches, SKU expansion, merchandising opportunities, and channel growth.
• Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and market trends to identify opportunities and improve performance.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to execute channel initiatives and improve forecasting.
• Conduct business reviews, present performance results, and build strong relationships with channel partners.
• Identify and pursue new channel and business development opportunities.
• Monitor competitive activity and market trends to inform strategy and maximize growth.

Skills

Channel management

National accounts

E-commerce

Retail sales

Business development

Sales forecasting

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

CRM systems

Sales forecasting tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

RapidAir is a leading designer and manufacturer of branded compressed air solutions—including piping, fittings, filtration, and accessories—serving transportation, manufacturing, industrial, energy, agricultural, and consumer markets.

In 2024, Gryphon Investors acquired a controlling interest in RapidAir through the Heritage Fund, positioning the company for significant growth. Together, we’re expanding into new markets, strengthening customer relationships, and leveraging macro industrial trends to scale RapidAir’s leadership in the compressed air space.

Position Overview

RapidAir is seeking an OmniChannel Account Manager to lead the growth and development of our retail, industrial distribution, and e-commerce sales channels. This individual will be responsible for driving revenue, profitability, and market share across key partners including Northern Tool, JD Tools, Menards, and other strategic accounts. The role will own channel strategy, account planning, product assortment, promotional execution, pricing, and new business development while partnering closely with Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver profitable growth and an exceptional customer experience.

The ideal candidate has experience managing and growing retail, industrial distribution, and e-commerce channels through strategic account planning, product launches, assortment optimization, pricing strategy, and promotional execution. They are a relationship-driven, analytical professional with a proven track record of increasing revenue and profitability across retailer, distributor, and marketplace partners while collaborating cross-functionally to execute growth initiatives and drive channel performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow strategic retail, distributor, and e-commerce accounts, driving revenue, profitability, and market share.
• Develop and execute account plans, promotional programs, pricing strategies, and product assortment initiatives.
• Partner with key customers to support new product launches, SKU expansion, merchandising opportunities, and channel growth.
• Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and market trends to identify opportunities and improve performance.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to execute channel initiatives and improve forecasting.
• Conduct business reviews, present performance results, and build strong relationships with channel partners.
• Identify and pursue new channel and business development opportunities.
• Monitor competitive activity and market trends to inform strategy and maximize growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in channel management, national accounts, e-commerce, retail sales, business development, or related commercial roles.
• Proven success growing revenue and profitability through strategic account management, assortment optimization, pricing, promotions, and new product launches.
• Experience managing retail, distributor, or e-commerce partners such as Northern Tool, Menards, Amazon, Grainger, or similar accounts preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage sales, margin, inventory, and market data to drive decisions.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Customer Service teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, CRM systems, and sales forecasting tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Own assigned retail, e-commerce, and distribution accounts, achieving revenue and margin goals while identifying opportunities for profitable growth.
• Build and execute strategic account plans with clear growth opportunities, actions, and measurable objectives.
• Grow existing accounts through SKU expansion, new product placement, promotions, assortment optimization, and stronger customer engagement.
• Build productive relationships with buyers, category managers, and other key decision‑makers while establishing a consistent cadence of customer meetings and QBRs.
• Successfully launch new products and identify opportunities to expand into new accounts and channels.
• Use sales, margin, inventory, and market data to identify opportunities, improve performance, and strengthen forecasting.
• Proactively bring forward ideas and collaborate cross-functionally to execute initiatives that grow RapidAir’s channels.

RapidAir Products offers the opportunity to join a growing, market‑leading platform backed by a premier private equity sponsor. This role provides meaningful ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to directly impact the company’s digital growth strategy.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and sexual orientation, and ancestry, marital or veteran status. Diversity is valued and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as needed.