Sr. Key Account Manager - Lowe's

Company Description GO WITH THE TEAM THAT’S SHAPING TOMORROW WITH NEW PRODUCTS EVERY DAY.At the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, we know that every career matters. Which is why you should conduct yours on a grand scale. Headquartered in the northwest Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, we are a division of Bosch, a multinational engineering and electronics organization and the largest privately held employer in the world.

Guided by the principles of founder Robert Bosch, we offer a setting where social and environmental responsibility are part of our corporate DNA. Always mindful of our impact on the future, we are committed to sustainability, paying it forward, giving back, and lifelong learning. These are but a few of the reasons why our parent company has more than 400,000 associates and a legacy of success spanning 135+ years.

On a daily basis, our global teams are developing new products and using innovation to enhance existing ones.

Offering such industry-leading brands as Bosch, Dremel, and Roto Zip, our Mount Prospect location features unparalleled opportunities to promote our corded and cordless power tools, rotary tools, and accessories throughout existing and emerging markets. Collaborating with our engineering team, you’ll have the chance to pitch innovative new product lines and features, marketing channels, media plans, and strategies.

This is your chance to Go big. Go bold. And shape tomorrow’s world today, with the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation!

GO BOSCH, AND EXPERIENCE BIG REWARDS.Robert Bosch Tool Corporation offers the competitive compensation, career-development resources, and benefits you would expect of a world leader, including health, medical, and financial plans; work/life balance; and flexible work options.

GO BIG. GO BOLD. GO BOSCH.

Job Description This role is hybrid remote with 60% weekly in-office presence in Mooresville, NC. (3 days in office per week)
Solid skills at understanding customer opportunities and needs in alignment with Bosch's unique value proposition and objectives

Manage and implement corporate strategies, promotions, programs and objectives to ensure timely and effective outcomes

Development of excellent working relationship as a business leader with customer decision makers/influencers through effective working relationships at all levels, as well as internal team members

Analysis of trends, inventory, purchasing patterns and evaluation of account business, forecasting of account inventory requirements

Review SKU listings to achieve best share position and optimization of account inventory and purchasing patterns

Develop sales strategies and long-term plans to drive sales and create preference for Bosch products through balanced promotional programs

Manage account events; grand openings; contractor nights, resets, product knowledge, road shows, store walks etc. with field sales and marketing associates to ensure timely and effective program outcomes

Responsible for the planning and effective execution of rollouts in National Accounts in conjunction with the National Sales Manager, Retail.

Manage E-commerce and online brand initiatives

Qualifications

Experience working at Lowe's in merchandising or experience calling on Lowe's merchants required5 to 7 years of experience in Lowe's merchandising role, Vendor Key Account Manager, National Account Manager or Business Development roles Excellent presentation, forecasting and analytical skills with a strategic mindset

Organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

University Degree or College Diploma preferred (or equivalent 5-7 years of related work experience)
Strong computer skills:
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP and/or CRM experience preferred

Excellent presentation,…