Corporate National Account Manager

Walter Surface Technologies$90K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in national or strategic account management, preferably in the industrial sector.
  • Experience selling to or through industrial distributors and end-users is highly preferred.
  • Ability to influence and maintain relationships across all organizational levels.
  • Proven track record of identifying opportunities and converting them into revenue.
  • Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Skills for cross-functional collaboration, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce or similar CRM.

Responsibilities

  • Lead national account strategy for assigned distribution partners.
  • Build and maintain relationships with corporate leadership and functional teams.
  • Set priorities, focus categories, and initiatives by distributor.
  • Secure corporate alignment for national programs and initiatives.
  • Lead Quarterly Business Reviews to track progress and results.
  • Develop and launch national initiatives with clear objectives.
  • Translate strategy into execution for Regional NAMs and sales teams.

Benefits

  • Flexible work location within the United States, requiring Eastern or Central time zone presence.
  • Opportunity for high travel, providing exposure to diverse regions and partners.
  • Leadership role with a significant impact on national account strategies.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Corporate National Account Manager leads national account strategy with assigned distribution partners, secures corporate-level alignment, and creates the priorities, programs, and direction needed for consistent execution across the business.

This role will cover our national account across United States.

Candidates can be located anywhere in United States but need to be in Eastern or Central time zone.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead national account strategy for assigned distribution partners.
  • Build and maintain relationships with distributor corporate leadership and key functional teams, including category management, product management, e-commerce, merchandising, and related functions.
  • Set account priorities, focus categories, and strategic initiatives by distributor.
  • Secure corporate alignment and buy-in for national programs and initiatives.
  • Lead Quarterly Business Reviews and maintain the operating cadence to track progress, actions, and results.
  • Develop and launch national initiatives, programs, and campaigns with clear ownership and objectives.
  • Translate strategy into execution by providing Regional NAMs, MWS, and sales teams with clear direction, target lists, activation plans, and talk tracks.
  • Align internal stakeholders around account priorities, initiatives, and execution needs.
  • Communicate progress, issues, and required changes to leadership and the sales organization.
  • Identify, escalate, and help resolve corporate-level barriers impacting execution and growth.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or related field-or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in national or strategic account management, ideally in the industrial sector
  • Background in selling to or through industrial distributors and end-users highly preferred.
  • Proven ability to build, influence, and maintain relationships at all organizational levels.
  • A closer with a hunter mentality who excels at identifying opportunities and converting them into revenue.
  • Outstanding presentation, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills.
  • Strong internal collaboration skills with the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce.com or similar CRM platforms.
  • Willing and able to travel up to 75%, including overnight, across assigned territory.

About Walter Surface Technologies

Walter Surface Technologies is a manufacturer of surface treatment products for industrial applications. The company's products include abrasives, cutting tools, and welding solutions, as well as environmental solutions for the safe disposal of hazardous materials. Walter Surface Technologies was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Windsor, CT.
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