Key Account Manager, SharkNinja
$87.4-161.5k
Home devices and appliances
Be an early applicant
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$87.4-161.5k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- Execution focused; mindful of key milestones and a demonstrated ability to create and adhere to a schedule to ensure success
- Gritty sales leader with strategic vision, execution focused, track record of overcoming obstacles, and team player not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get into the details
- Ability to successfully lead their portfolio, acting as the general manager of their business, including cross-functional team leadership, financial and analytical savvy, and demonstrated thought leadership on how to achieve breakthrough in the US
- Self-motivated, with an ability to collaborate, while thriving in a team setting
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills, complimented by effective oral and written communication
- Strong analytical skills to gather and analyze large sets of data
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to be able to build and maintain effective relationships
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- University degree
- Prior experience in sales with consumer products/consumer durables required
- 4+ years of account management experience preferred
What the job involves
- The Key Account Manager will report to the National Account Manager and play an integral role in driving world class account management initiatives for one of our key retail partners
- The ideal Key Account Manager will work closely with the customer, in collaboration with cross functional teams (marketing, supply chain, category management, and finance) to execute an omni channel strategy and increase market share
- As a successful Key Account Manager, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop a career in this market leading organization
- Demonstrate best in class account management to maximize Revenue and Profit in line with company strategy
- Manage the day-to-day account management of assigned retail partners
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to lead promotional, marketing and joint business plans for assigned accounts
- Successfully pitch, secure and launch new products in line with company strategy
- Negotiate programs and agreements for assigned accounts upon renewal
- Prepare presentations, business reviews, and sales reports that identify areas for improvement and business opportunities
- Work with the retailers and internal teams on a variety of data sources to report POS, trends, factors impacting the business, etc
- Monitor stock levels and jointly produce forecasts; reporting & tracking on a monthly basis
- Gather and communicate competitive factors impacting the business (i.e. new competitive items, competitive promotions, etc.)
Our take
With more people looking for home products that work harders and smarter, SharkNinja has become a household name. Through its Shark line of cleaning and home care tools and Ninja range of kitchen appliance the company creates solutions that simplify daily routines and overall enhance modern living.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
It continues to hold a strong position in the home appliance market too, competiting with big brands like Dyson. Its Shark line lead the US upright vacuum, segment, while its presence in robotics vacuums reflects steady growth in a compeititve space. Since going public, the company has m,aintained a rapid pace of innovation, launching numerous new products eacxh pear and expanding into adjecent categories such as outdoor coolers and grills. With a growing global footprint and a focus ons mart design, usabiluity, and category expansion, SharkNinja is very well positioned to continue shaping the futur of home appliances.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Mark Barrocas
(CEO)Mark joined SharkNinja in 2008 as CEO. Prior to this, he spent 3 years at Aramark Uniform Services as the President of the WearGuard Division. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Broder Bros as the President and 2 years at Perry Ellis International as VP of Corporate Sales.
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