Key Accounts Manager

Title: Key Accounts Manager (REMOTE)

Location: Remote

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We’re an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America’s most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,200 team members dedicated to improving the lives of people and their pets, we create best-in-class products that bring health and happiness. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $1 billion of revenue annually.

We’re Looking For A: Key Accounts Manager to create and grow profitable pet retail sales with Key Accounts in the assigned geography

Location: Remote (Office in Woodland Hills, CA)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Achieve sales goal with identified Key Accounts
• Manage current Key Accounts- gain placement and sales through Joint Business Planning and overall management of every aspect of the partnership
• Develop new Key Account relationships to gain new rooftops
• Partner with distributor sales reps in geography to develop new and existing Key Account relationships
• Educate and motivate key store personal at Key Accounts to create brand ambassadors at retail
• Ensure flawless retail execution including new product launches, promotions and marketing programs
• Gain a thorough understanding of all of Golden Hippos pet brands and stay on top of industry trends as “voice of your customer” internally
• 75% travel required for this role

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Thorough understanding of the pet industry and how pet distributors and retailers work
• Ability to think strategically and creatively to develop and grow Key Accounts
• Ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships
• Curiosity to continue to grow and learn and uncover new opportunities
• Self motivated and self directed with the ability to perform well with limited direction
• Detail orientation and great follow through
• Persistent personality
• Ability to adapt and change as we launch new brands and products and adjust strategy and tactics
• 4+ years selling to retailers at store level (required)
• 4+ years working with distributor sales reps or regional retailer personnel (required)
• 3+ working with Key Accounts in the pet industry (required)
• 5+ years in the pet industry (required)
• 3+ years selling to retailers at store level (preferred)
• 5+ years working with distributor sales reps or regional retailer personnel (preferred)
• 5+ years working with Key Accounts in the pet industry (preferred)
• 7+ years in the pet industry (preferred)

Golden Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock.
• Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
• For those coming into our Woodland Hills, CA office, you’ll find a fully stocked kitchen and a free on-site gym.
• Virtual and in-person company events, like our annual holiday party, happy hours, and virtual cooking nights, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

The base salary range is $85,500.00- $114,100.00.
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.

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