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
Competitive pay - base salary with Bonus potential .Paid Time Off / Sick Pay.Health Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance packages available50% Employee Discount on products (limitations and restrictions apply)401(k) with company matchProfit-sharing programsExciting work environmentESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions :
Responsible for the creation and tracking of Amazon Orders which includes :Importing Amazon EDI batches
Editing the imported orders to reflect current stock issues.Editing the orders within Amazon’s Vendor Central website to ensure Amazon’s POs reflect what we agree to fulfill.Verifying pricing and order format.Sending verified orders to the Distribution team for release and transfer to warehouse for shipmentTracking shipments from order release to being fully received at Amazon’s facilitiesWorking with needed teams on any order, invoice or shipping discrepanciesCollaborate with distribution and warehouse teams to clearly communicate assemblies needed for stickering, bundling, and breakout projectsProperly set up chain information for customer to ensure all items reflect correct costs, item information, and allocation in Excell’s custom app prior to PO’s / launch datesResponsible for various team reports which includesMonthly, weekly, and daily sales reporting needed for the Target and internal teams
Vendor requested reportsAll other reporting requested from the Directors to support the businessSupport Director of National Accounts with information needed on Credit and Debit Memos on all promotional items including :Running sales during the given promotional period on all included items
Completing needed credit / debit memos and submitting to the accounting department and vendors for credit / chargebacksWorking with Target team to ensure all DPCI and sales information is properly submittedProvide back up support to the Item Data Specialist as neededItem set up in retailers systems to acquire item #’s
All needed data properly inputted into Excell’s programs to ensureItem maintenance : retail and cost updates, subclass changes, dimension update and any other maintenance needed to ensure item is reflected correctlyOTHER 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.
Attend weekly meetings as necessary – production, planogram, shipping.Ability to assist in creating and delivering presentations as neededOther duties as assigned by management.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization and external customers and vendors.Ability to remain professional and maintain a pleasant demeanor in dealing with all of the requirements of the position.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to develop strong customer relationships.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