National Account Sales Manager

Posted by Buck Knives on 02/14/2023

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Fishing, Hunting/Shooting, Outdoor

Job Categories: Account Executive/Rep, Management - Product -Brand, Management - Sales

Company Type: HardGoods/Equipment

State: ID

City: Post Falls

Country: United States

Required Experience: 5 - 7 years

Contact Name: Tim keaty

Contact Phone: 2082620500 x148

Job Type: Full Time

Salary:

Required to Relocate: No

Required to Travel: Yes

Employee May Telecommute: Yes

Job Seeker Must Live Within:

Job Description & Requirements

SUMMARY: We make Knives that last for generation.

Buck Knives was established in 1902 and is recognized today as a world-wide innovative market leader in cutlery. We are committed to developing our people, our products and our services to consistently surpass our toughest customer’s expectations for uncompromising quality. This position will be a key driver of Buck Knives’ annual business and, thus, will report directly to the Vice President of Sales. As such, we’re looking for “Players” that bring a fresh perspective, a desire to be the best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally.

We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of growing national brands at retailers like Academy, Bass Pro, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Scheels among others to join our sales organization as a National Account Manager. Our ideal candidate is someone who has successfully managed national accounts with responsibilities including among others (1) fostering strong relationships with retail buyers, planners and merchandisers, (2) developing collaborative relationships with marketing and product development to develop and implement channel and customer growth initiatives, (3) developing detailed annual plans that outline “how” and “when” objectives will be achieved, (4) coordinating internal & external partners to ensure alignment and timelines are met and (5) delivering results that consistently exceed expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement account-specific sales plans that achieve annual objectives
• Deliver net sales, gross margin and profit objectives for assigned accounts
• Develop a monthly forecast with Supply Chain that aligns with anticipated demand
• Develop a merchandising and promotional plan with Marketing & Finance
• Work with Product Development to develop items that allow Buck to be the category leader
• Set and manage monthly/quarterly expectations with multiple independent rep agencies
• Provide the organization with monthly insights on competitor, market & consumer trends

About Buck Knives

Buck Knives is recognized world-wide as an innovative market leader, committed to integrity, developing our people, products, and services to consistently surpass customers' expectations for uncompromising quality. Our products are designed to create pride of ownership and enhanced self-esteem for outdoor enthusiasts, do-it-yourselfers, those who use knives/tools in their work, light duty users, and collectors.