National Account Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• The National Account Manager will play a crucial role in driving growth by establishing strategic partnerships with leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and major retail organizations.

• This position will concentrate on enhancing in-store display programs by identifying opportunities, developing merchandising solutions aligned with brand goals, and executing impactful retail activations.

• The individual will serve as the main point of contact for CPG and retail partners within their assigned account base.

• The National Account Manager will convert brand objectives into engaging display programs that boost visibility, increase sell-through rates, and enhance overall category performance.

• Achieving success in this role necessitates a blend of strategic foresight and hands-on involvement—building relationships with key decision-makers, discovering growth opportunities, and overseeing programs from concept to implementation.

• This role requires 50% overnight travel and necessitates residing near a major airport.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or account management, ideally within a CPG company, retail organization, or beverage brand.

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• A self-driven individual motivated to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.

• Strong capability to identify new markets, create innovative solutions, and translate customer needs into actionable display solutions.

• Experience in managing key accounts while fostering long-term client partnerships or leading retail teams focused on customer and associate engagement.

• Exceptional communication skills (via phone, email, and in-person) with the ability to influence decision-makers at various levels.

• Strong organizational abilities with proven experience managing CRM tools, knowledge of P&L ownership, and forecasting.

• Comfort in a high-travel role (50%).

• Must be based near a major airport.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments, balancing personal initiative with team goals.

• Experience in the CPG, retail, DSD, or beverage industries is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Two weeks of paid time off available from the start date.

• 11 paid holidays, including a floating holiday.

• Paid volunteer day to dedicate time to a cause of your choice.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.

• Employer-paid basic life and disability insurance.

• 401(k) program with no waiting period and immediate vesting.

• …and more!