Account Manager

Cosmic Pet is a multi-branded, international company that designs and manufactures pet products for cats and dogs. Formerly known separately as Hyper Pet, R2P Pet, OurPets and Pet Fusion. The combined company is an industry leader of innovative and stimulating pet toys and accessories that help strengthen the bond between pes and their parents. Our family of brands includes: Pet Zone, Our Pets, Wild Eats, Aussie Naturals, Mad Cat, Mega Mutt, Ultra Paws, Hyper Pet and GoDogGo. We also have several private label brands for our customers, as well as licensed brands such as Disney.

Our mission is to lead in the pet industry by developing iconic and trend-setting products that create value for our partners by delivering great experiences for pets and their families. Cosmic Pet continually strives to exceed the expectations of our customers while providing only the best for our four-legged friends.

The Account Manager will be a key part of the existing Walmart team. They will work directly with the VP of Sales and Walmart Analyst to support growth initiatives and coordinate daily communications with Walmart. This position will be a key point of contact between Cosmic Pet Corporate and Walmart/Walmart.com. This is a great opportunity to join one of the fastest growing companies in the Pet Industry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with team to grow the top line sales of assigned products to Walmart including stores and /or online channels.
• Ensure connectivity at various levels across various functional areas at Walmart to understand and optimize every aspect of the business.
• Lead preparation and execution of all aspects of product line reviews for assigned product categories in-store and online.
• Oversee and ensures execution of all line review decisions from item set up, order management, modular development and execution, etc.
• Build relationships at the buyer and assistant buyer levels
• Facilitate connectivity in other functional areas.
• Provide Market Research to assist with development of category strategy
• Review weekly reports with the Walmart Analyst to identify opportunities for improvement, summarize and share with Walmart Team during weekly update
• Attend monthly scheduled calls with VP of Sales and Walmart to review performance, expectations and new innovation
• Daily Support for all Walmart initiatives and work with the various business functions to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Primary Point of Contact for Communications between Cosmic Pet Corporate and Walmart
• Update and Maintain Key account activities in Zoho
• Market, Shopper, Channel, & Category Understanding
• Customer & Category Strategy Development
• Customer Planning and Execution
• Customer Relationship Management
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination education and experience.
• Two – four years account management or sales experience, preferably in Consumer Goods
• Exceptional communication skills, self-motivated, self-starter, sense of urgency, personable, professional
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Must have strong organizational and planning skills
• Extremely organized, detail and process oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to manage different responsibilities.
• High degree of ownership and initiative.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Salary DOE

We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and professional growth within a dynamic consumer products company.
This is a full-time position located in Bentonville, Arkansas. Minimal travel.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Account management or Sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

Paid Training:

• Yes

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture

Company's website:

• www.cosmicpet.com

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process