Strategic Account Manager
We are seeking a highly analytical and organized Strategic Account Manager to join our North America Distribution team. Reporting to the General Manager of Distribution, this role is responsible for developing and executing customer-level sales strategies that align with broader organizational goals.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities and excel at cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Category Management, Product Management, Business Development, Data Science, Channel Marketing, and Sales Operations. This role involves building and strengthening relationships with third-party retail partners to support the growth of AR and VR hardware initiatives.
We're looking for a customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is committed to becoming a trusted partner to our retail collaborators.
This position requires the candidate to work from a designated office location at least three days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead category-specific strategy and execution (AR or VR) to meet business objectives
- Drive and manage business and marketing budgets to achieve KPIs
- Ensure forecast accuracy and proactively identify risks to internal demand plans
- Share account-level insights through weekly business reports and sales reviews
- Use dashboards and data tools to identify trends and inform decision-making
- Provide clear business context to internal and external stakeholders regarding KPI progress
- Manage day-to-day account operations and contribute to annual strategic planning
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency
- Support development of Annual Customer Plans, Quarterly Business Reviews, Joint Business Plans, and CPFR processes
- Partner with Business Analytics teams to guide data-driven projects
- Lead key retail partner initiatives and special projects as needed
- Create business briefings and recaps to maintain alignment with leadership and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrate deep understanding of category strategy and product specialization
- Communicate product value and differentiation to internal and external partners
- Monitor market share rankings and report risks or opportunities
Minimum Qualifications
BA / BS in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of experience in Sales, Account Management, or Business Development within Consumer Electronics across Mass Retail, Club, Regional, and eCommerce channelsFamiliarity with distribution models supporting retail partnershipsStrong knowledge of the Consumer Electronics market, industry trends, and competitive landscapeProven success in meeting sales quotas and executing business plansExperience managing collaborative workloads within defined timelinesExcellent negotiation, communication (oral and written), and presentation skillsPrior experience negotiating annual partner contracts and agreementsProficiency in Salesforce, Tableau, Microsoft Office, and Google WorkspaceTop 3 Must-Have Skills
Proven track record in sales quota achievement and negotiationAbility to manage collaborative workloads within established timeframesStrong analytical skills to interpret sales reports and drive business decisionsPreferred Skills
Experience in the Consumer Electronics industryFamiliarity with national and regional retail partnerships and distributor relationshipsUnderstanding of distribution models and their impact on retail strategyInsight into market trends, conditions, and competitive dynamicsLocation : Onsite (Burlingame, CA)
Role type : Contract 9 Month Position
Expected hours : 40 per week
Benefits :
Dental insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule :
8 hour shiftMonday to FridayLanguage :
English (Required)