Retail Account Manager

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Retail Account Manager - Target

Location: Minneapolis MN

Company Overview

We are a manufacturers representative and consulting firm serving as an invaluable partner to some of the most innovative brands and multinational retailers. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions focusing on growth expertise data and fostering relationships.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Retail Account Manager to join our Target team in our office in Minneapolis MN. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about retail strategy thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to drive successful business partnerships between Target and our vendor partners. If youre looking to grow professionally and make an impact wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with both our vendors operations teams and Targets merchandise planning teams
Demand Planning/Forecasting facilitate and analyze forecasts to optimize the business for both the vendor and Target
Drive supply chain initiatives to improve on time/ right quantity delivery to Target
Monitor in-stock needs and provide a proactive strategy to solve the stock problem
Analyze vendor performance metrics and identify issues and root-causes ultimately solving vendor performance issues or problems
Monitor customer purchase orders
Create and maintain new items in Targets system
Provide vendors with at least weekly sell-through analytics and other information to help optimize the business
Maintain accurate records regarding program agreements pricing product information order status planning issues and vendor set-ups
Ensure that the internal accounting system is up to date with accurate shipping and invoicing information for cash flow purposes
Work closely with other Retail Account Managers in complex problem solving and best practice creation
Educate vendors on Target and the processes used (planograms advertising shipping GSN set up etc)

Qualifications

Four-year college degree preferred
Experience working with Target on the corporate retail or vendor side required
Working knowledge of Targets internal item and inventory management systems
Experience with demand planning and forecasting
Ability to analyze data identify issues and make recommendations
Functional knowledge of MS Excel (sorting/grouping data pivot tables v lookups etc)
Clear and effective communication skills both verbal and written
Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with little supervision
Effective organization skills and the ability to multi-task

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Parking/Commuting Stipend (for those working in our Minneapolis office)
Cell Phone Plan or Reimbursement
Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA (with employer match)
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k) (with employer match)

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The Physical Demands Described Here Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Employee To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. The Ability To

remain seated or standing for extended durations often more than 50% of the workday.
constantly operate a computer and other office equipment like printers calculators and copiers.
use ones hands for tasks like typing grasping and using a mouse.
move items such as boxes of files office supplies or other equipment that weigh up to 10-20 pounds.

Retail Account Manager - Target Location: Minneapolis MN Company Overview We are a manufacturers representative and consulting firm serving as an invaluable partner to some of the most innovative brands and multinational retailers. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions focusing ...