National Account Manager - Pro Group

DAP is looking to hire National Account Manager for the Pro Group, based anywhere in US.

The National Account Manager will be responsible for managing & growing strategic accounts within the Industrial & Pro channels.  The product mix will vary between different accounts, but will be focused on DAP caulks/sealants, one component & two component polyurethane spray foam, adhesives, & patch/repair products.

Responsibility:


* Manage all aspects of assigned National Accounts, this includes line reviews, marketing campaigns, & ensuring DAP active & new products are added and maintained within each account’s product offering & PIM system


* Oversee each account P&L, assuring profit margin and sales goals are achieved


* Track, analyze, & share account performance from both internal sales reports & external POS reports to identify gaps, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & threats


* Develop & maintain a strong head office relationship with key stakeholders at each account across multiple departments & develop presentations tailored to appropriate target audience


* Expand relationship beyond the head office with account sales leadership & key field sales teams & end users


* Establish & maintain training & product knowledge for account’s Category Managers, Product Managers & their sales teams leveraging company resources & customizing as needed


* Budget for, plan, manage, and travel to work related trade shows and account sales meetings throughout the year


* Communicate & work closely with DAP Pro Group Field Sales Team to help accomplish common goals and focus on key account initiatives with the whole team, and more specific opportunities within regions as needed


* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to understand complex customer requirements and develop tailored solutions


* Report out account performance & current or future initiatives during internal meetings 


* Develop short-term & long-term strategy with ability to remain open & pivot where needed 

Requirements


* 5+ years of experience in sales and business to business account management, preferably in the building materials or industrial products fields


* Clear understanding of how Pro & Industrial Distributors go to market in multiple channels & what is needed to get products listed, evaluate & maintain those products, & drive pull through.


* Team player who can be trusted to engage, participate in & lead key corporate growth initiatives. 


* Understanding of key DAP products & product categories & how they’re used within various Construction & Industrial trades.


* Monitor market, competitive, & account specific trends, identify strategic opportunities, and ensure product offering is properly positioned within each account.


* Network and build relationships at functional and senior leadership levels across assigned national accounts. 


* Written and verbal communications skills t...