Job Description

As a Sales Account Manager at Bluebird, you will have the chance to join a fast paced, growing organization. This position will be a key part of our Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club team, and will work closely with both our partner brands, and key merchandising contacts at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club. High-level communication skills, and the ability to foster strong relationships are both foundationally important skill sets for this role.

Key Responsibilities/Focus Areas

Developing and driving key relationships with our client base of fast growing, innovative brands to achieve both their goals and the goals of Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club.
Actively manage and enhance the business through a focus on key objectives of the stakeholders, merchandising, displays, pricing, and product launches.
Maintain and develop strong relationships with our clients. Ensuring that the business plans put forth have strong alignment with their goals and objectives.
Serve as the primary contact for specific Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club category buyers.
Source and solicit new business opportunities through effective network management, trade shows, and digital tools.
Work closely with other members of the Bluebird team to ensure outstanding operational excellence. (On time shipping, strong in stocks, etc)
Develop strong rapport with third party service providers and promote partnerships that help deliver upon our client’s needs.
Promote a customer-centered culture that strives to exceed all needs, requirements, timelines, and expectations.

Experience/Qualifications

Candidates should be highly motivated, innovative thinkers who know how to drive success in large retail formats. We are looking for a strong team player that deeply understands how to effectively communicate and drive results. Other qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree or higher
Retail industry work experience
3-7+ years sales/merchant level experience (ideally working with Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club)
Advanced project/process skill set, including experience in P&Ls and financial analysis
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing brands in a large retail format
Highly organized and ability to juggle multiple categories

About The Bluebird Group

The Bluebird Group is a manufacturer’s representative and consulting firm with offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Bentonville, Arkansas. Bluebird serves as an invaluable partner to some of the most innovative brands and multinational retailers. At Bluebird, we work hard and have fun doing it.

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