ZEISS Group

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Senior Account Manager – National Retail

Full TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Kansas + 2 moreAll locations: Kansas, Ohio, Missouri

Posted

20 days ago

Salary

$80K - $100K / year

English

Job Description

• Responsible to manage the ZEISS Hunting & Nature sales and retail distribution efforts associated with an assigned account listing. • Product Assortment Planning and recommendations. • Set-up within each account’s internal system. • Ensuring a complete eCommerce / dropship assortment. • Merchandising Plan-o-gram or POS placement. • Physical and Digital asset delivery and implementation. • Promotional and Event Planning Pre-planning / customer specific. • Training Retail store training plan and execution. • Integration of digital training platforms like Expert Voice. • Spiff and loyalty program execution. • Scheduled Service Calls. • Inventory Management POS Reporting. • Supply-chain management (ideal on-hand v. turn ratio). • When possible achieving Vendor Managed Inventory responsibility. • Seasonal Transition Management. • Building, maintaining, and executing a comprehensive by-account sales plan. • Setting clear and measurable business goals for each account. • Developing actionable initiatives designed to accomplish these specific goals. • Communicating the required resources (tools, people, budget) required to drive success. • And managing the accountability thereof within a defined calendar. • Identify account challenges and propose relevant solutions to overcome challenges. • Manage sales programs. • Assist internal AR to ensure timely payment for your accounts.

Job Requirements

  • A deep level of the Shooting Sports Industry and shooting knowledge is mandatory.
  • Rifles: Strong understanding of various types and their intended applications.
  • Ammunition, ballistics and reloading understanding.
  • Optic knowledge (highly preferred).
  • Seasoned direct-sales experience working within the defined account base (Bass, Scheels, etc.).
  • Strategic account planning for maximizing each account.
  • Goal setting, forecasting, support planning and execution.
  • Strong ability to manage relationships via in-person meetings, Teams calls, and via email.
  • Seasoned travel experience.
  • Understanding of the management structure and internal processes of these customers (highly preferred).
  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience.
  • SalesForce CRM (not required but preferred).
  • SAP (not required but preferred).

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401k Matching
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Vacation and sick pay

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