Associate Account Manager

Overview

If you’re a motivated, competitive, and hard‑working professional looking to grow your career in sales, Backyard Products has an exciting opportunity for you! This role is ideal for someone currently in a Sales Operations or sales administrative support role who’s ready to take the next step into Account Management with clear growth potential. Backyard Products is an international leader in the residential backyard space, specializing in playsets, sheds, and outdoor structures.

We are seeking an Associate Account Manager to support and grow our National Accounts within major big‑box retail partners. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long‑term career in sales at a growing company, gain exposure to senior retail buyers, and work cross‑functionally with product, marketing, and leadership teams.

As an Associate Account Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and expanding existing retail partnerships while helping drive profitable growth. You’ll be a trusted point of contact for retailer partners and represent Backyard Products with professionalism and confidence.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailer buyers and key decision‑makers
• Lead and participate in regular meetings to understand customer needs and identify incremental growth opportunities

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field

• Experience
• Experience in Sales Operations or a sales support role
• Big‑box or club retail experience is a plus

• Skills & Attributes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, goal‑oriented approach
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel overnight as needed

• 1 day work from home; 4 days in‑office per week to collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and leadership teams
• Overnight travel required as needed

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus opportunities
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off

• Customers First
• Total Quality Management
• Manage the Numbers
• Speed, Execution, Simplicity
• People Make It Happen

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