Strategic Key Account Manager – Hardware Channel Growth

Chervon Group; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Hybrid work environment

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Chervon North America seeks an experienced Key Account Manager in Naperville, IL to drive growth across hardware channels, expand distribution, and manage key accounts within DIB Group, Orgill, and EJD. The role requires a hunter mentality, strategic account management, and a track record of profitable market share gains.

The position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities to lead product launches, pricing programs, and promotional campaigns while maintaining executive relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 5+ years of successful sales, account management, or business development experience.
• Proven track record of growing sales, expanding distribution, and delivering profitable market share gains.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and close new business opportunities within large retail, wholesale, or distributor accounts.
• Experience presenting, negotiating, and influencing decisions at all levels of customer organizations.
• Experience with DIB Group, Orgill & EJD Preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills within all levels of an organization
• Strong understanding of sales forecasting; financial management; merchandising
• Excellent business management and developmental skills

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities within assigned accounts.
• Expand product assortment, distribution points, and category share across customer locations.
• Proactively uncover whitespace opportunities and build growth plans to capture incremental revenue.
• Lead annual and multi-year growth strategies focused on market share gains and customer expansion.
• Sell new product launches, promotional programs, and merchandising initiatives that accelerate growth.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Negotiation

Communication

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Chervon North America seeks an experienced Key Account Manager in Naperville, IL to drive growth across hardware channels, expand distribution, and manage key accounts within DIB Group, Orgill, and EJD. The role requires a hunter mentality, strategic account management, and a track record of profitable market share gains.

The position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities to lead product launches, pricing programs, and promotional campaigns while maintaining executive relationships