JennAir Market Manager - Detroit Market

Requisition : 70334

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  the only major U.S.

-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas – 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

Jenn Air is the premier luxury brand within the Whirlpool Corporation portfolio of brands. This is a dynamic, passionate and pioneering team working to grow the Jenn Air brand in the luxury appliance industry.

The Jenn Air Market Manager is part of a specialized sales force exclusively focused on the growth of the Jenn Air brand in their market. The successful candidate will be tasked with applying a multi-faceted approach in delivering business objectives through the following:

• Collaboration with key accounts in both the retail and builder segments.
• Building relationships and collaborating with designers, architects, and influencers in their regional and local market.

Additionally, the Jenn Air Account Manager is responsible for end-to-end delivery including strategy, execution, and achieving revenue/margin targets. Candidates are expected to live in the city of their operations with regional travel to the client site(s) as needed. Full relocation benefits are offered to eligible candidates.

• Develop and execute retail strategies with trade customers to maximize revenue, margin, and market share goals for the Jenn Air brand.
• Develop and build a robust pipeline of new business within the builder segment of the local markets.
• Manage day-to-day activities with key trade customers including operations, forecasting, merchandising, displays, training, marketing, contract pipeline, and more.
• Partner with cross‑functional partners (e.g., brand, marketing, product, and mass brand sales teams) to find creative ways to win in the marketplace.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ years of experience in account management

• Experience working in a cross‑functional environment (face to face & remote); thrives in a team environment and promotes positive team spirit, reinforcement, and engagement.
• Deep understanding of the luxury landscape (including beyond appliances).
• Challenges continuously to achieve excellence and drive transformation.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.
• Simplifies the complex and sees “around the corner”.

Generous benefits package. Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more.

• Always On Flexibility – You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside‑of‑work commitments as needed.
• Two‑Week Work from Anywhere – Minimum of one‑week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical – Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.