Junior Account Manager- Walmart

Job Details

Description

ABOUT US:

ZWILLING has been the gold standard for premium cutlery the world over for 290 years. Marrying the tradition of expert German engineering and stainless-steel know-how from our long history of knife-making and boasting a family of standard-setting brands such as STAUB and DEMEYERE, the ZWILLING group offers glassware, cast iron, nonstick and stainless-steel cookware, kitchen tools, including electrics and advanced food storage systems, and, of course, a wide spectrum of knives.

Primary Job Responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Account Manager, Walmart with a focus on providing sales support to our customers within various channels.

• Work with National Account Manager on execution of various accounts
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain and Customer Service groups, in the US headquarters of Zwilling based in Pleasantville, NY (this can be a remote role in Bentonville, Arkansas)
• Ability to recap sales, identify trends, and assist in forecasting
• Develop and manage customer relationship with Buyers; contribute to customer strategy ensuring Zwilling business objectives are achieved
• Utilize and manage Walmart’s Retail Link to effectively manage build business within the assigned categories; adhere to and ensure proper compliance within Walmart and Sam’s businesses.
• Achieve and exceed all key sales measures and targets
• Partner with Marketing to ensure development and implementation of customer category strategy, from concept to launch of items per each account
• Collaborate with Demand Planning to ensure Customer Service levels are met and/or exceeded
• Developing promotional strategy with customers, and promotional execution (including trade budget management, range and space optimization)
• Provide administrative support to existing sales accounts
• Ability to review product assortments by customer and make recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct sales research and identifying new sales opportunities.
• Research nuances of each individual account identifying driving sales factors
• Assist the sales team with developing sales and pricing plans, communicating with customers to determine their needs, and conducting research to identify new sales leads.
• Develop customer-oriented initiatives to optimize sales department performance.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Marketing, Finance, or General Business) preferred or equivalent work experience
• Prior relevant sales experience (1-3 years) with Walmart or Sam’s
• Prior experience with Retail Link is a must; experience within the CPG industry is a plus
• Solid forecasting experience and achieving successful sales results
• Ability to work autonomously, self-starter
• Strong self-initiative, exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, and solid organizational and time-management skills
• Strong follow up and ability to manage multiple functions and projects
• Enthusiasm for top quality kitchenware
• Effective presentation skills
• Ability to handle more than one account
• Proficiency in office software, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  

Compensation Range: $75,000.00- $85,000.00 Base Salary Contingent Upon Experience.

We provide great benefits including competitive salary, medical & dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and employee discounts.

If you’re interested in being part of a prominent, global culinary company, submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements today!