National Account Manager

Summary

The job is for a Retail Initiatives Manager in Higround's gaming peripherals division. The candidate should have 3-5 years of business development/account management experience and live within the Central Time Zone. The role involves managing national consumer electronics retailers, developing sales strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of business development/account management experience managing national consumer electronics retailers with two (2) complete holiday sales cycles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive team player with a bias for action
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites
• Proficient with EDI and vendor portals
• Familiarity with Google Workspace

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue retail opportunities within Best Buy, MicroCenter, and other retailers as applicable
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with retail partners
• Develop and execute targeted sales strategies to maximize product placement and revenue within retail channels
• Provide forecast and execute shipment plans to comply with partner SLA
• Proactively generate leads and pursue opportunities for product placement in additional retail channels
• Develop strategic business plans for all accounts - including but not limited to marketing/promo campaigns and channel-exclusive programs
• Plan and execute promotions/campaigns with the marketing department
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams as appropriate
• Attend and lead vendor events as necessary

Benefits

• Up to 25% travel
• The targeted compensation rate for this contracted position is between $50-$60/hour, depending on experience, expertise, internal equity within the organization, and alignment with market data