Associate Retail Account Manager - Best Buy

The Bluebird Group • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bluebird Group is seeking an Associate Retail Account Manager to join their Best Buy team in Minneapolis, MN. This role is designed for individuals passionate about retail strategy, collaborative work environments, and driving successful business partnerships between Best Buy and its vendor partners. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions, focusing on growth, expertise, data, and fostering relationships.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree
• Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and make recommendations
• Functional knowledge of MS Excel (sorting/grouping data, pivot tables, v lookups, etc.)
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with little supervision
• Effective organization skills and the ability to multi-task

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Best Buy on the corporate retail or vendor side
• Working knowledge of Best Buy's internal item and inventory management systems
• Experience with demand planning and forecasting

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with both vendor operations teams and Best Buy’s merchandise planning teams.
• Facilitate and analyze forecasts to optimize business for both the vendor and Best Buy (Demand Planning/Forecasting).
• Drive supply chain initiatives to improve on-time and correct quantity delivery to Best Buy.
• Monitor in-stock needs and develop proactive strategies to address stock issues.
• Analyze vendor performance metrics, identify issues and root causes, and resolve vendor performance problems.
• Monitor customer purchase orders.
• Create and maintain new items in Best Buy’s system.
• Provide vendors with at least weekly sell-through analytics and other information to optimize business.
• Maintain accurate records regarding program agreements, pricing, product information, order status, planning issues, and vendor set-ups.
• Ensure the internal accounting system is updated with accurate shipping and invoicing information for cash flow purposes.
• Collaborate with other Retail Account Managers on complex problem-solving and best practice creation.
• Educate vendors on Best Buy processes (planograms, advertising, shipping, GSN set up, etc.).

Benefits

• Cell Phone Plan or Reimbursement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA (with employer match)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) (with employer match)
• Parking/Commuting Stipend (for those working in our Minneapolis office)

What This Job Offers

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