National Account Manager - Sam’s Club & BJ’s

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About Liquid I.V. This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V. We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. About our Team: We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change-makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us. At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration. About the role: TheNational Account Manager, Sam’s Club& BJ’s (NAM) will be an active member of the LIV Sales team reporting to the Senior Director of Sales for Club Channels. The National Account Manager will lead customer strategy for the LIV portfolio for Sam’s Club & BJ’s. You’ll manage negotiations, promotions, demanding building budget and joint business plan reviews. You’ll build& maintain relationships with buyersand internal cross-functionalstakeholders.  Playing a key role in the Sales team, you will oversee & be responsible for the achievement of Sam’s Club & BJ’s and the channel plan.  LIV is looking for a customer expert and sales leader who will drive topline sales, profit and share at one our largest customers within our largest channel. This person will collaborate cross-functionally, manage a large trade fund budget, develop multi-year Joint Customer Business Plans, build effective internal and external relationships and define the capability plan to deliver consumer trial, awareness and conversion. The NAM will accomplish these activities with deep consumer/shopper insights, data analysis, strategic thinking and effective communication skills. As a sales leader, this person will be expected to deliver and communicate timely and consistent business updates, customer strategies and plan achievement/status. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can establish and develop customer relationships, is highly analytical, results driven and eager to work in a growing, fast-paced company. Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to: - Own full P&L delivery across San’s & BJ’s accounts, including revenue, share, and gross margin - Translate company strategy into clear customer-specific plans that define where to play and how to win - Develop 1–3 year account strategies aligned to both customer priorities and brand growth objectives - Lead all customer-facing strategy, including line reviews, joint business planning, and category development - Build and maintain strong, multi-level relationships across the customer organization - Establish and lead a consistent operating cadence with buyer - Own all key customer interactions, including weekly buyer communication and senior leadership engagement - Own the bottoms-up forecast across all items, promotions, and events with full accountability for accuracy - Identify risks and opportunities early, communicating clear action plans to address gaps - Manage trade investment with discipline, ensuring strong ROI and alignment to growth and margin targets - Maintain a deep understanding of business performance, including consumption, pricing, and promotional impact - Lead cross-functional teams (supply chain, marketing, finance) to ensure flawless execution - Proactively manage inventory, in-stocks, and service levels, owning outcomes delivered to the customer - Drive alignment across functions to support launches, promotions, and item transitions - Identify and resolve operational risks before they impact the business - Leverage data and insights to identify opportunities across assortment, pricing, and promotion - Lead innovation sell-in and category growth initiatives - Continuously evaluate performance and adjust strategy to drive incremental growth - Apply test-and-learn thinking to unlock new opportunities Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in business orrelatedfield - 5 - 8+ Years in selling CPGwith in a National Account - Previous experience with Sam’s Club or BJ’s preferred - Knowledge of Consumer-packaged goods industry  - Growth mindset professionally and personally, one that values personal development - Action oriented with a can-do, positive attitude, inspiring others to adopt a winning attitude - Proven ability to establish, develop, and maintain customer relationships - Ability to interpret syndicated data and applications such as IRI, Neilsen or SPINS a plus - Experience with Madrid preferred - Track record of success inmeetingorexceedingtargets - Provenabilitytodrivethe salesprocessfromplan toclose - Provenabilitytopositionproductsagainstcompetitors - Excellentlistening,negotiationandpresentationskills - Excellent verbalandwrittencommunicationsskills What We Give: - 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options). - A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage. - A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays. - Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.). - An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees. - Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement. - An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration! Work Environment: - This role is REMOTE (Bentonville, Arkansas Preferred). The responsibilities of this job will be handled from your home office with up to 20%-30%travel including customer visits, LIV HQ (L.A. area) visitsand specific Sam’s Club events. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The compensation band for this position is $116,100 - $174,100 annually. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package. This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V. We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. You can find the Unilever privacy note here

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