Retail Account Manager

Summit Sales International; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401k Match

Health Benefits

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Environment

Fun/Growth Culture

Summer Hours

Job summary

Summit Sales International represents product manufacturers to national mass retailers with over 30 years of experience. We have launched new and innovative brands, helped established brands grow their business, as well as sourcing for many private label brands.

With Summit Sales International, you're in great hands to be successful at mass retail in a fun work environment. We are seeking a National Retail Account Manager to organize vendor data, forecast sales, manage PO processes, and support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of National Retail Account Management experience.
• Ability to multitask across multiple vendors and portals.
• Highly organized, with efficient use of calendars and files.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Strong communication skills with vendors and internal teams.
• Proficient with numbers and spreadsheets in multiple systems.
• Attention to detail is critical for inventory, forecasts and lead times.

Responsibilities

• Accessing, recording, and organizing retailer database information for weekly sales numbers.
• Utilizing sales forecasting models to predict future sales.
• Communicating with other Account Managers/Inventory Analysts regarding specific businesses.
• Setting up new vendors/items in retailer systems.
• Assist Sales with creating and gathering product specs and samples.
• Manage PO process through retailer and internal systems; track orders for timely delivery.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Skills

Retail Account Management

Multitask

Organized

Self-motivated

Communication

Numbers/Spreadsheets

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Accessing, recording, and organizing retailer database information for weekly sales numbers.
• Utilizing sales forecasting models to predict future sales.
• Effective and active communication with other Account Managers/Inventory Analysts regarding specific businesses.
• Setting-up new vendors/items in retailer systems.
• Assist Sales associates including the creation and/or gathering of new product spec sheets, acquiring new product set-up information, and product sample preparation and collection.
• Manage purchase order (PO) process through retailer system and internal systems. View systems frequently for new orders, and order tracking to ensure timely and accurate delivery of product. Verify accuracy of order quantities with the retailer and vendor.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet the business needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years of National Retail Account Management Experience
• Multitask: Retail Account Manager is responsible for maintaining the sales information for multiple vendors on a day-to-day basis. Retail Account Manager works with multiple individuals within Summit Sales, multiple vendors we represent, and multiple retail portals.
• Organized: Retail Account Manager is expected to be highly organized, responsive and meet deadlines. Through the utilization of spreadsheets, calendars, and electronic filing, you will reference both current and historical information to assist the Sales team in providing value added services to the vendors and retailers.
• Self-motivated: Summit Sales allows for independent time management. Much of an Account Mangers' time is spent working without direct supervision. Associates are expected to hold themselves accountable, take initiative, have pride in their work, strive for continuous improvement and provide value add.
• Communication: Summit Sales grooms employees for future growth within whatever that individual chooses (Account Management or Sales). The ability to communicate (in person, telephone, email, etc.) promptly and effectively is critical. Vendors and retailers require insight and information daily and Summit Sales must communicate quickly and accurately internally and to vendors and retailers.
• Numbers/Spreadsheets: Affinity toward working with numbers and ability to work within multiple systems (i.e., Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.)
• Attention to Detail: Attention to detail is critical as vendors and retailers rely on Summit Sales International for accurate and complete data regarding inventory, forecasts, lead times, forecasting, etc. to maximize sell-through opportunities.

Competitive Pay, 401k Match, Health Benefits, Paid Vacation, Flexible Work Environment, Fun/Growth Culture, and Summer Hours

Ideal Qualifications:

2+ years of Retail Account Management working with Target, Best Buy, and Walmart.....all or one. Retail system experience and proficient in Excel.

About us:

Summit Sales International represents product manufacturers to national mass retailers with over 30 of years of experience. We have launched new and innovative brands, helped established brands grow their business, as well as sourcing for many private label brands. With Summit Sales International, you're in great hands to be successful at mass retail in a fun work environment.