The National Account Manager to will support our Sam’s Club business and also support the seasonal business for Walmart. The National Account Manager will be responsible for achieving and/or exceeding key account sales goals for our Sam’s Club business, Walmart seasonal business, and develop accurate forecasts for the wholesale distribution of HARIBO of America products, optimize efficiencies, meet/exceed company sales objectives and profitability goals, and ensure our customer (Walmart Inc) needs are met.
The National Account Manager position is located on-site at the HARIBO of America office in Bentonville, Arkansas. Reporting to the Director of Sales, the ideal National Account Manager candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of business development/account management experience within the CPG/Consumer Packaged Goods industry ideally selling into either Sam’s Club or Walmart. a Bachelor’s Degree, and currently reside within a daily commutable distance to the HARIBO of America satellite office in the Bentonville, Arkansas metro area.
The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and grow the HARIBO of America and Sam’s Club account and Walmart seasonal business
- Maintain and develop long-term business relationship with Buyers and other key contacts at the Walmart Inc. corporate office to foster a sustainable competitive advantage for HARIBO of America
- Consistently achieve sales goals and profitability targets
- Partner with Sam’s Club to develop and execute promotional sales programs
- Ensure accurate sales forecasts, monitor Trade Promotion funds, optimize sales efforts, utilize fact-based selling, analyze sales, create reports, and make recommendations
- Utilize fact-based sales, sell utilizing category and market data & insights
- Manage and develop seasonal business for both Sam's Club and Walmart seasonal promotions
- Located on-site at the HARIBO satellite office in the Bentonville, Arkansas metro area, the
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5+ years of business development/account management experience selling consumer packaged goods into retail channels
- 1+ years of experience selling consumer packaged goods into Walmart and/or Sam's Club
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Demonstrated experience utilizing IRI, Nielsen, or related syndicated data
- Experience with Luminate, Retail Link, Madrid, or other Walmart/Sams’s Club specific sales data systems
- Currently live within a reasonable daily commute to the HARIBO of America satellite office in the Bentonville, Arkansas metro area
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7+ years of business development/account management experience in the CPG/Consumer Packaged Goods industry
- 5+ years of experience selling into Walmart and/or Sam's Club
- Strongly prefer those with experience with FMCG, Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- Confection, candy, salty snacks, or other related food category experience
- Experience with seasonal business, creating seasonal business and sales promotions
- MBA / Master’s Degree
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and growing work environment
Skills:
- Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience pulling, sorting, and analyzing data from IRI, Nielsen, or other syndicated data
- Experience with Luminate, Madrid, or other Walmart/Sams’s Club specific sales data systems
The Happy World of HARIBO is more than a business; we’re family. We always have been, since our founding in 1920. For the last 100 years, while we’ve expanded internationally and created over 1,000 confectionery treats, we’ve known our talented Associates are behind our greatest successes. That’s why we’re committed to investing in their growth, development and career opportunities.
At HARIBO, you’re empowered to charter your own path with mentoring and support from colleagues throughout the business. We encourage you to try new things, think of possibilities and aim higher – all while having fun delivering moments of childlike happiness to our gummi fans in the U.S.
Our core values and focus on long-term success continue to guide the way we do business every day. Our success story is rooted in our teams, and giving them the autonomy, support and freedom to make the best decisions for our consumers, customers and each other.
We give back to the places where we live and work. We listen to our consumers and get excited about innovation. We encourage diverse schools of thought and nurture inclusivity. We work to inspire joy through sweet treats that are fun to share. Want to know more about us? Please visit Haribo.com.
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What can you expect?
You will be part of a successful family-run company with core values that is growing internationally faster than ever before. We nurture long-term associate relationships, work-life blend, rich learning environment, and a tangible impact in the company's success.
ABOUT YOU:
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact with your work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a people-person with a passion for business development? Does working in growing organization excite you? If the answer is yes, then this is the job for you! Working at HARIBO inspires childlike happiness through the impactful work, dedication, and passion for our brand. Come join our team, where our associates are our greatest asset!
HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions
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As the No. 1 fruit gum brand with more than 7000 employees in 26 countries, we focus on top quality and unique team spirit of the HARIBO Family. Practical experience, pleasure and job security make us a top employer. All over the world, our employees live their brand joy and drive HARIBO forward every day. We have been supporting them since 1920 with trust, courage to pragmatism and focus.
As part of the HARIBO family, you benefit from freedom, responsibility and the opportunity to grow as a team with our global brand over the long term. Almost 100 years of experience and our very own successes enable you to be part of varied and challenging tasks. An international but still familiar working environment creates the perfect mix for a broad network and individual development. Become a valued member of the HARIBO Family -and get ready for a long-term career path.
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