Title: Key Accounts Manager (REMOTE)
Location: RemoteWhere A-Players Thrive.
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.#LI-Remote
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