Job Description
Job Description
SCOPE
The U.S. Club National Accounts Manager will be responsible for driving profitable sales growth for Heartland FPG's products across all U.S. Club Channel accounts. This role involves developing and maintaining relationships with key accounts, increasing product volume and mix penetration, launching new products, and managing the development and execution of trade funds.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key decision-makers to drive business growth
- Deliver sales growth and increase category market share by expanding the distribution of core items
- Develop a growth pipeline for all Club Channel customers at the customer level
- Provide monthly sales and forecast updates to keep the team informed of significant changes in the business
- Serve as the primary interface with HFPG regarding customer development and revenue delivery
- Collaborate across functions to identify and execute growth opportunities
- Analyze market trends to inform future growth strategies and enhance brand performance
- Manage the trade budget and develop promotional activities that achieve sales target objectives
- Monitor and optimize cost efficiencies by reducing fines, buybacks, and returns
- Ensure adherence to expense budgets and compliance with company policies
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of ten years of sales experience or demonstrated success in other sales-related rolesBachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related fieldAdvanced skills in negotiation and influenceStrong business management skills, creative thinking, and demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated track record of business development resultsCapability to lead, manage, and develop strategies for sales and category share growthPossess strategic thinking, leadership, teamwork, and analytical skillsAdvanced organization, prioritization, and time management skillsKnowledge of business and management principlesStrong analytical skills and mathematical proficiencyIntermediate or higher level computer skills, with emphasis on MS Office suiteKnowledge of the industry and related industry key players, vendors, and peopleExpert at managing ambiguous situationsThe ability to travel to customer appointments