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PurposeBuilt Brands

National Accounts Manager

PurposeBuilt Brands, Gurnee, Illinois, United States, 60031

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Who We Are PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top‑tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands – Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro‑Scientific – are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

Hybrid – Northeast

The Role The National Account Manager is responsible for driving the entire sales process to generate growth with all retail consumer accounts. This position involves developing pricing, promotional, and category management strategies based on research; designing business plans to deliver sales objectives; building and maintaining strong relationships with key retail partners; and collaborating internally with our cross‑functional team to drive overall growth. Additionally, the role ensures effective broker coverage, fosters strong broker relationships, and provides necessary resources to achieve success.

What You Will Do

Responsible for the strategic direction, revenue and profit objectives of the grocery & club sales channels with focus in the Natural Channel

Regularly communicate with key internal stakeholders on market dynamics, competitive environment, progress against business plans, sales strategy, and business opportunities

Collaborate with and lead several cross‑functional teams made up of Marketing and New Product Development to develop a customer‑specific line of products and marketing strategy

Develop and aggressively implement formalized plans to gain and expand sales in the appropriate market

Develop excellent working relationships with retailers to achieve business objectives

Utilize an in‑depth understanding of retailer dynamics, shopper/consumer knowledge, merchandising opportunities, and retailer promotional opportunities

Responsible for managing and implementing all account promotional programs within the retail market sector

Work with the manager to develop existing customers and obtain new departments & customers

Manage broker networks to exceed sales goal

Responsible for preparing Nielsen and IRI data to develop strong category management presentations

Provide accurate forecast for assigned accounts

What You Will Bring

Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills in the development of category strategies

Proven understanding of retail store merchandising management

Broker management experience

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

7‑10 years direct selling experience in a consumer‑packaged goods environment; preferably in the consumer major retail market sector (Accounts: UNFI, KeHE, Costco, Kroger GM, Vitacost, Hy‑Vee, Whole Foods Market, Natural Grocers, Raley’s, C&S West, etc.)

Compensation Range $118,000 – $135,000

Benefits

Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incentives

401(k) company match

Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Unmatched employee discount on all products

Summer Hours

LinkedIn learning membership

PurposeBuilt Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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