At Coleman our vision is to be recognized as the authentic outdoor brand by consumers worldwide. Our world-class employees do this by creating innovative, consumer-focused products that deliver outstanding value resulting in superior financial results. In order for us to accomplish our vision we are currently seeking:

Job Title: Account Manager - Mass channel

Location: Coleman Company, Inc. - Golden, Colorado or Chicago, Illinois

Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.

Accountabilities: The Account Manager is responsible for the management and direct sales to the Mass retail account. The primary accountabilities include:

• Manage and directly sell strategic accounts on a day-to-day basis as assigned.
• Work to achieve and surpass planned sales goals.
• Manage account details including customer pricing records, advertising records, etc.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly sales forecasts and manage selling to ensure that the forecasted numbers are attained.
• Understand and communicate the strategic objectives of the Product Group through Sales within the assigned accounts. Ensure that each assigned accounts strategic objective is communicated with the Product Group.
• Establish and maintain close, effective relationships with assigned accounts in order to communicate the advantages of Coleman product.
• Manage and update order status and back orders.
• Provide consistent and accurate feedback to Sales Management, Product Management and Marketing Management teams.
• Attend and actively participate in all pertinent trade shows that improve the visibility and exposure of Coleman products.
• Obtain maximum distribution of Coleman products throughout assigned accounts.

Required Qualifications: In order to perform the accountabilities of this positions, candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Legal authorization to work in the US.
• A minimum of 5 years experience of regional sales to multiple retail channels at the Corporate level.
• A Bachelors Degree in Business or related field.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent negotiating, forecasting, scheduling and mentoring skills.
• Excellent presentation skills within consumer product and/or category management.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Management experience.
• The willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time to perform the essential duties of this position.
• The willingness and ability to relocate to Denver, Colorado or Chicago, Illinois, if not already located in the area, without company assistance.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the above requirement candidates may be able to demonstrate:

• Experience with Corporate accounts with Sears, Kmart, Meijers, Shopko, Mills Fleet and/or Blain Supply.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Coleman Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) and participates in E-Verify.