National Account Manager - Emerson
Atlanta, GA 30301
About the Job
This position will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of RIDGID programs within Home Depot’s Plumbing Department. This responsibility includes Home Depot Store, Online, Canada.
In this role, you will partner with internal collaborators across multiple functions to develop and deploy business plans with The Home Depot. You will join a collaborative team to help set the pace for growth and service for your assigned categories. Our ideal candidate is someone who strives to foster positive relationships, improve consumer experiences, and turn data into insights to drive growth and profitability.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Provide the leadership and guidance to the team to build strong materials management processes that effectively integrates requirements, material receipts, production plans and inventory management, in both PULL and traditional MRP environments to ensure achievement of KPIs.
- Expand sales nationally (via promotional activity, merchandising initiatives, etc.) and to meet the stated goals for Professional Tools.
- Cultivate strong functional relationships with all levels of Home Depot management and internal departments to ensure that national programs, policies, and store plans are implemented effectively.
- Consistently meet with Department Merchant and Field Support Teams to facilitate growth and seek opportunities. Position requires collaborating with all North American HD departments, including HD-Canada.
- Develop and communicate strategic and tactical plans to Home Depot and the MET teams to ensure flawless execution of programs.
- Extensively use Professional Tools & Home Depot reporting systems to discover and document performance. Analyze and supervise overall business. Use data to understand reasons for trend changes in sales/shipments.
- Interact with all levels of In Store Service division management teams to supply information, document and resolve merchandising/set issues.
- Forecast product need to meet POS demand. Partnering with internal departments and Home Depot IPR to support customer needs.
- Focus on high volume as well as new stores to ensure that best and most current programs are in place. Includes partnering with management to build new CMAP/MAP ideas and gain added orders/merchandising space.
- Participate in HD regional trainings/contractor events/trade shows as required to improve Emerson brands exposure.
- Provide market intelligence for internal departments and Home Depot. This includes price shops, promotional space, cross-merchandising opportunities, and competitive activities.
You build teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message. You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You build competitive and breakthrough strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action.
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred however experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree will be considered
- Seven (7+) years of related work experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Availability for limited occasional weekend work provided sufficient advance notice.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship for this role will not be provided
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.
Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
About Our Location
Since the invention of the modern pipe wrench in 1923, the 25-acre RIDGID world headquarters in Elyria, OH has been developing tools that help trades professionals tackle jobs faster, safer, and more accurately. Today, more than 600 employees work in 734K sq. ft. of office and manufacturing space. The campus is also home to a factory tool service center and an innovative “schoolhouse” training center that educates and trains hundreds of tradespersons annually. In addition to the iconic wrench, the campus manufactures RIDGID battery hydraulic tools, pipe and electrical tools, and drain cleaning components, as well as Greenlee step bits and knock-out tools. Emerson’s Professional Tools business provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.
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