National Accounts Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY : The National Accounts Specialist is responsible for all operational functions needed to support a major national account. This position will be required to work cross-functionally within the company, as well as with customers, to ensure successful order creation, tracking and reporting. This position is instrumental in the day-to-day functions needed to support the Total Team in operating successfully. This will be an on-site, in-office position at our Des Moines, IA offices. Hours will be Monday – Friday 8 : 00 am – 4 : 30 pm with occasional overtime if necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• 3 Years of retail experience in merchandising, operations or management
• 4 year degree in related field desired
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including advanced Microsoft Excel skills to include v-lookups and pivot tables
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to forecast problems and identify possible solutions
• Understanding of products, distribution process and plan-o-grams

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT EXCELL

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions :

Importing Amazon EDI batches

Monthly, weekly, and daily sales reporting needed for the Target and internal teams

Running sales during the given promotional period on all included items

Item set up in retailers systems to acquire item #’s

OTHER DUTIES : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS : The daily responsibilities of this position constantly require effective talking, hearing, sitting, walking and standing functions. The position also requires frequent repetitive motion activities. Must be able to read print and computer based materials and to do so with consistent accuracy. Most of these functions require light physical exertion and are conducted in a temperature controlled environment with occasional exposure to hot and cold temperature.

INTELLECTUAL / EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS : The occupant of this position must be a problem solver and independent thinker and be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure. The position requires critical thinking and strategic planning skills. The position requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. This position requires the ability to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others. It also requires adaptability to fluctuate between priorities on a daily basis while being responsive to needs as they arise