Account Manager, Target (Minneapolis)

e.l.f. Beauty

2d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Remote

About The Position

e.l.f. Beauty is looking for a motivated and collaborative Account Manager to join
our dynamic, high-growth company. Reporting to the Associate Director of Sales,
this position is based in a remote office, but preference for proximity to Target in
Minneapolis, MN.

The Account Manager is responsible for growing net sales and building brand
market share on Well People. They will develop sales plans, sell and execute
directly to and with Target. They will also optimize item distribution, shelf
presence, off-shelf merchandising and retail pricing within their specific area of
responsibility.

The ideal candidate is someone who embraces e.l.f.’s dynamic culture of executing
with speed and quality to drive solutions. S/he needs to be a self-starter bringing
at least 2-3+ years of relevant sales experience within beauty and specifically with
Target. Strong time management skills are also necessary in this role as they will
be asked to develop and execute a sales plan for their customers, ensuring net
sales growth, market share growth and customer profitability. Lastly, the ideal hire
will be someone who has demonstrable skills working effectively with both internal
and external cross-functional partners while thriving in an entrepreneurial
environment comfortable with collaboration across all parts of the business.

Requirements

• 3+ years sales experience within the beauty industry or CPG company
• Experience working with Target.
• Self motivated, goal oriented, desire to deliver results.
• Fast learner, quick thinker
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Deep understanding of negotiation techniques and marketing tactics.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong computer and analytical skills. Specifically, Microsoft Office excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Team-oriented, responsive, passion to succeed.
• College or bachelor’s degree in business or similar major
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Demonstrates initiative, not afraid to troubleshoot on their own.
• Passion for beauty

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with both Target & e.l.f./Well People partners.
• In conjunction with both internal and external partners, develop strategy for Target that effectively delivers net sales growth, market share growth and customer profitability.
• Effectively partner with the demand planning team to ensure a complete and timely forecast.
• Work with the Associate Director to develop and execute retail merchandising strategies that will simultaneously achieve both e.l.f. and retailer goals.
• Manage Vendor Income.
• Ensure all customer requests for information are met in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with all other members of the Sales team to ensure the company’s sales and share goals are achieved and to share best practices.
• Work with the Associate Director to develop and execute retail merchandising strategies that will simultaneously achieve both e.l.f. and retailer goals.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with decision-makers.
• Clear understanding of dynamics of Target to help set overall account strategy and priorities (assortment, merchandising, tailored trade marketing calendar, etc.)
• Ensure strong visual presence in store and on retailer.com.
• Forecast ability on a monthly basis as well as provide feedback on over and/or under delivery of goals.
• Assortment and Planogram work.
• General administration support requests (sending samples, listing forms etc).

Benefits

• Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity.
• Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals.
• In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level