Job Description

Are you ready to move distribution forward?

Solutions 2 GO is a premier global distributor of video game products. With operations reaching 19 countries in North, Central and South America, and partnerships that further extend to Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia, Solutions 2 GO represents all publishers in the Canadian market, offers coast-to-coast distribution in the USA and is the exclusive distribution partner for Sony PlayStation in Latin America. Our leadership, processes and partnerships have earned us a reputation as the premier provider of flexible, dynamic distribution solutions for publishers, manufacturers and retailers around the world. At Solutions 2 GO, we are moving distribution forward. If you are an achiever who is relentless in ensuring that we achieve business results and create a great company culture while doing it, then we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for you!

The S2G Sales Team is Growing! We are looking to hire a National Account Manager

Scope:

The National Account Manager\xe2\x80\x99s role is to meet revenue and profit targets, develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, and ensure the sales-related needs and expectations of retailers, vendor partners and Solutions 2 GO stakeholders are being met.

The ideal candidate utilizes his / her strategic and analytical thinking skills along with his / her collaboration and relationship-building expertise to provide insights, uncover opportunities, and drive results.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for achieving dollar volume, profitability, margin and related financial performance for all accounts.
• Forecast customer product requirements (by sku and vendor) on a monthly basis and communicate with Purchasing to ensure product requirements are ordered.
• Oversee complete order process with the internal Sales Order Coordinator team.
• Review customer and internal inventory weekly, ensuring appropriate inventory levels are held for all accounts.
• Manage Retailer planogram and inventory, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time...managing to a 6 week inventory plan.
• Develop and execute advertising plans & retail programs (and communicate with internal departments as appropriate).
• Prepare Retailer Business reviews annually.
• Be a category expert by understanding the competitive landscape, category trends, and information gathered through competitive intelligence (vendor meetings, tradeshows, store checks, NPD / Circana data, etc.).
• Develop and manage Account Plans covering products, trade spend and product pricing for customers.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with accounts by providing excellent customer service, including day-to-day management of the customer, issue resolution etc.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with vendors by providing regular communication and details with regards to retailer needs and program opportunities and limitations.
• Oversee the cross-functional relationship between our customers and our internal departments.
• Promote teamwork by partnering with peers to generate ideas for gaining business and solving challenges.
• Validate customer orders by verifying price, UPC and quantity.
• Manage product flow to ensure maximum order fulfillment and minimal inventory risk.
• Communicate price changes and credit note information to customers where required.
• Maintain customer specific price lists where applicable.
• Manage phone / email inquiries from customers (internal/external) in a timely manner.
• Coordinate customer account information (i.e. store addresses and new store locations).
• Communicate all product requirements on internal Buyer logs.
• Communicate special order requirements to Operations i.e. delivery deadline, product modifications, etc.
• Ad hoc reports for customers and S2G executives.
• Maintain solid understanding of unique S2G business units i.e. Master distribution vs traditional vs 3PL, etc., in how it relates to customers and sales representatives.

Skills & Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years experience selling to and managing national retailers.
• Strong analytical skills with a creative approach to idea generation and problem-solving.
• A proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Highly developed organizational, negotiation and presentation skills.
• An understanding of P&L drivers.
• Superior written and verbal skills - must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess solid organizational skills, be a self-starter, able to work with limited supervision and be capable of handling multiple assignments concurrently.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office software suite and POS systems.
• 5% travel: domestic and cross-border.
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license & passport.

The successful candidate will receive a conditional offer which will be contingent upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some or all of the following: criminal or credit clearance, employment verification, education verification, and driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract review. In addition, the candidate will be required to provide Solutions 2 GO Inc., with their vaccination status during the background check process. If you have any questions along the way, please do not hesitate to ask.

Solutions 2 GO Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please contact the HR team.

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