National Account Manager (Lowes)

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Pewaukee, WI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead strategic growth and profitability for the Lowe's account, managing national relationships, joint business planning, assortment and merchandising, sales forecasting, cross-functional execution, pricing/contracts, and operational performance to hit sales, margin, and market-share targets.
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We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.


Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The National Account Manager (NAM) – Lowe’s is responsible for leading the strategic growth and profitability of the Lowe’s account, one of the company’s most critical national retail partners. This role owns the end-to-end relationship, driving revenue, market share, and brand presence across Lowe’s stores and digital platforms.

The NAM serves as the primary interface with Lowe’s merchants and cross-functional stakeholders, while coordinating internal teams to deliver best-in-class execution across sales, replenishment, merchandising, and marketing.

Job Duties:

Account Strategy & Growth
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive account strategy aligned to Lowe’s priorities and category growth plans
  • Deliver annual sales, margin, and market share targets
  • Identify opportunities for assortment expansion, pricing optimization, and promotional effectiveness
  • Lead joint business planning (JBP) with Lowe’s
Customer Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with merchant, buyers, and cross functional partners.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Lowe’s at a national level
  • Influence decision-making through data, insights, and category expertise
Merchandising & Category Management
  • Partner with Lowe’s to optimize: product assortment and lifecycle management, shelf placement (planograms) and in-store execution, new product introductions and resets
  • Leverage POS data and analytics to drive category insights and recommendations
Sales Execution & Forecasting
  • Develop accurate sales forecasts and demand plans in collaboration with internal and Lowe’s teams
  • Monitor and analyze performance vs. forecast, identifying risks and opportunities
Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Collaborate internally with: Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Marketing, and finance
  • Ensure alignment and execution of account priorities across all functions
Operational Excellence
  • Manage: Pricing strategy and margin performance, RFPs, contracts, and terms of sale, Issue resolution (inventory, service, product concerns)
  • Ensure on-time delivery, in-stock performance, and service levels meet Lowe’s expectations

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field
Experience
  • 5 years of experience in National or key account management
  • 5 years of experience in Retail sales (big-box preferred, Lowe’s or Home Depot highly preferred)
  • Proven track record managing large national retail accounts
  • Experience working directly with merchant teams and retail buyers
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
  • Data-driven decision making (POS, syndicated data, forecasting tools)
  • Executive-level communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to operate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in National or key account management
  • 5 years of experience in Retail sales (big-box preferred, Lowe's or Home Depot highly preferred)
  • Proven track record managing large national retail accounts
  • Experience working directly with merchant teams and retail buyers
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
  • Data-driven decision making (POS, syndicated data, forecasting tools)
  • Executive-level communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to operate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
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The Company
HQ: Waukesha, Wisconsin
3,437 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

Generac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Our purpose is to lead the evolution to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world through our backup and prime power systems. As a company, we are committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generators. Generac’s people contribute to the company’s growth and success by living our corporate values everyday - integrity, innovation, agility, teamwork, and excellence. We foster a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusivity, and good corporate citizenship, globally. If you're interested in powering your future with Generac, visit www.generac.com/about-us/careers to find a position that fits your career goals and celebrated talents. #PoweringPossibilities #ThePowerOfGenerac

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