National Account Manager

Mud Pie•Atlanta, GA

39d

About The Position

Mud Pie is seeking a National Account Manager to join our National Sales team! The National Account Manager’s responsibility will range from account maintenance and growth of existing accounts to prospecting and developing new business. This role will be responsible for interaction with many other company departments to provide support and foster growth with assigned accounts. The National Account Manager will be responsible for meeting pre-established sales objectives including customer development and increased sales growth.

Requirements

Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in sales or direct retailer account sales
Excellent communication both verbally and in writing (internally and externally)
A self-starter with a proactive, results-driven mindset and the confidence to pursue new opportunities
Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify customer needs and translate them into effective solutions
Strong time management and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment
Travel required 20% of time

Nice To Haves

Experience managing grocery retailer accounts is preferred
Experience in the infant, apparel, gift, fashion and/or home décor industries a plus

Responsibilities

Executing strategic sales growth objectives for key accounts
Maintaining existing sales accounts order volume
Coordinating cross-functional efforts with other departments to achieve sales objectives; including Accounting and Finance teams along with warehouse and logistics teams.
Direct customer and buyer presentations including sales call preparation for new product line presentations and line reviews
Product, pricing, item inventory and collateral
Acting as sales call lead –on sight and traveling to trade shows
Daily account maintenance (including but not limited to the following);
Responding to customer requests (samples, order status etc)
Report analysis and monitoring of item performance
Resolving all customer-related issues with assigned accounts (pricing discrepancies, credits, order processing, ship windows, etc.)
Communication of changes in product line
Identifying, prospecting and developing new business