National Account Manager (Minneapolis)

Are you a proven sales leader with a passion for the toy industry and a track record of driving massive growth with Target ? We're looking for a National Account Manager to be the driving force behind our partnership with one of our most critical customers.

This role is not just about managing an accountit's about owning the strategy, maximizing profitability, and flawlessly executing our brand vision at Target. If you thrive on deep financial analysis, collaborative forecasting, and building rock-solid relationships, let's talk.

What You'll Be Doing : Your Mission

Your primary mission will be to drive sales growth, profitability, and strategic partnership with Target. This is accomplished through disciplined planning, proactive collaboration, and execution that aligns with both our corporate margin and brand objectives.

Key Responsibilities : Where You'll Focus Your Energy

You will be responsible for a strategic blend of account ownership, financial planning, and cross-functional alignment :

1. Account Strategy & Business Development (30%)

• Be the Trusted Partner : Build and sustain deep, collaborative relationships with Targets buying, planning, and replenishment teams.
• Drive the Sale : Champion and sell in top-priority brands and key items, securing optimal OOA (Out of Aisle) placement and maximizing brand visibility and profitability.
• Solve Problems First : Anticipate issues and be proactive in addressing out-of-stocks, orders, and inventory flow with a clear, solutions-first mindset .

2. Collaborative Forecasting & Planning (30%)

3. Business & POS Analysis (20%)

4. Communication & Internal Alignment (20%)

What We're Looking For : Skills & Experience

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The Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a proactive, data-driven relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. You anticipate buyer needs before they are voiced, communicate openly and frequently, and drive results through collaboration, insight, and accountability.