Sr Account Manager, Target (JLB)

SummaryThe Team:The JLB Sales team operates as an extension of our client’s teams, driving successful business partnerships, strategies and executions between Target and our clients. Our approach to Account Management is to build strong relationships and bring actionable recommendations that lead to growth.The Role:We are seeking a talented individual to join our organization as part of our Sales Team. As an Senior Account Manager, you are responsible for developing and executing best-in-class services to meet and exceed our client partners growth and profitability goals.What You’ll Do:

Build strong relationships with both our clients’ team and Target’s merchandising teams

Be an advocate on behalf of your clients, helping them solve problems and understand the needs of Target, and be successful in their business

Support Sales Leads & Directors to convert new business and deliver flawless execution of promotions and in-line business

Conduct Deep Dive into Sales Performance and provide insights and recommendations to drive the business

Conduct on-going analysis of your client’s omni-channel assortment performance, and identify issues and root-causes, ultimately solving vendor performance issues or problems

Oversee and manage marketing with our clients and Target’s Roundel team. Measure and report on KPIs.

Oversee Demand Planning/Forecasting, including the overall forecasting and chase/cancel process.

Assist total Sales Team in executing operational management of business management, meeting preparation (including line reviews and “top-to-tops”)

Submit, forecast, track and report on incremental business opportunities (new items, endcaps, circulars, TPCs, and markdowns)

Demonstrate an ability to collaborate effectively across multiple divisions at JLB to meet business needs

Identify opportunities to simplify processes and drive efficiencies and work cross-functionally to implement guidance and training to improve them

What You’ll Bring:

5+ years of Account Management Experience

5+ years of item level forecasting Experience

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

3+ years of previous experience working with Target’s corporate offices

Self-starter

Customer service oriented

Ability to communicate through story-telling

Problem solving and navigating ambiguous situations

About JLB:jlb is an award-winning, retail consulting firm that is passionate about helping brands succeed at Target, and Target win in the marketplace. Over the past 35+ years, we’ve helped launch and grow some of the most innovative brands at Target, including Method, Harry’s and Olly, and hundreds more like them.We offer Sales and Strategy, Business Insights, Consumer Research, Category Management, Digital Services, Trend, Creative, and Retail Service, delivering a customized approach based on the unique needs of each client. Our collaborative team of 120+ passionate employees come from a variety of backgrounds including emerging brands, large CPGs, and mass and specialty retailers.We work hard and we play hard. Our office is a lively environment that was built for collaboration. Sound fun? It is! Come join us!Seniority Level: Mid to Senior-LevelIndustry: Retail & SalesJob Will Remain Open Until FilledResponsibilitiesThe Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.Position SummaryThe Sr Manager Business Development’s primary function will be to support the Business Development team on the writing, updating, and production of the Request for Proposal response, and interview presentation materials for the Sales Division’s business-development initiatives.Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesRFP Development and Support

Support the Business Development VP and Senior Manager, and cross-functional partners developing client research against Sales Division’s Business-Development initiatives utilizing Company's category management resources to pull preliminary assessment data (growth, conflicts, etc.) for new business targets

Develop RFP and “Campaign” materials including:

o RFP response and cover lettero RFP pricing proposalo RFP interview meeting teasero RFP interview presentationo Creative client or customer-based themeo RFP interview creative follow up and thank you lettero Exploratory meeting presentation developmento Exploratory meeting creative follow up

Pursue and manage sales business opportunities under $1M

o Proactively identify emerging and small tier clients to fill current portfolio gapso Assess and pursue potential leads from corporate website and phone inquiries, owning the client relationship including the client interview, follow ups, and transitiono Create and present customized Company capabilities presentations to potential clients

Lead transition execution process by coordinating with CTL and divisional owners, owning weekly client touchpoint calls, and managing the overall transition timeline for newly awarded business

Work extensively with various client and customer teams to develop presentation materials for interviews, white space opportunities, and corporate requests

Support Business Development EVP, VPs, and Director with ad hoc projects and corporate requests

Work with President of Sales and EVP of Business Development to prepare quarterly board updates for the Sales division and bi-weekly New Business Performance reports

Manage CRM system for the entire sales organization, including maintaining the monthly Business Development department pipeline

o Create standard as well as ad-hoc CRM reports for business leaders (Sales, Finance, Marketing, etc.)

Develop CRM enhancements to improve/streamline current business processes across the sales division

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum QualificationsThe following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the jobEducation Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceField of Study/Area of Experience: Sales and marketing field and/or in office management

5+ years of experience in

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Analytical and research Skills

Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment

Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment

Strong prioritization skills

Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills

Excellent customer service orientation

Environmental & Physical RequirementsOffice / Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job DescriptionsJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).Important InformationThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.Job Locations US-MN-MinneapolisPrimary Posting Location : City MinneapolisPrimary Posting Location : State/Province MNPrimary Posting Location : Postal Code 55401Primary Posting Location : Country USRequisition ID 2024-434212Position Type Full TimeCategory Sales (Professional)Minimum USD $80,000.00/Yr.Maximum USD $120,000.00/Yr.