Retail Account Manager - Target

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Company Overview

The Bluebird Group is a manufacturers representative and consulting firm serving as an invaluable partner to some of the most innovative brands and multinational retailers. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions, focusing on growth, expertise, data, and fostering relationships.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Retail Account Manager to join our Target team in our office in Minneapolis, MN. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about retail strategy, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to drive successful business partnerships between Target and our vendor partners. If you're looking to grow professionally and make an impact, wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with both our vendors operations teams and Targets merchandise planning teams
• Demand Planning / Forecasting facilitate and analyze forecasts to optimize the business for both the vendor and Target
• Drive supply chain initiatives to improve on time / right quantity delivery to Target
• Monitor in-stock needs and provide a proactive strategy to solve the stock problem
• Analyze vendor performance metrics and identify issues and root-causes, ultimately solving vendor performance issues or problems
• Monitor customer purchase orders
• Create and maintain new items in Targets system
• Provide vendors with at least weekly sell-through analytics and other information to help optimize the business
• Maintain accurate records regarding program agreements, pricing, product information, order status, planning issues and vendor set-ups
• Ensure that the internal accounting system is up to datewith accurate shipping and invoicing information for cash flow purposes
• Work closely with other Retail Account Managers in complex problem solving, and best practice creation
• Educate vendors on Target and the processes used (planograms, advertising, shipping, GSN set up, etc)

Qualifications

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including :

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The ability to :

Disclaimer : This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be required.

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