
Associate Account Manager
Backyard Products, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Overview If you’re a motivated, competitive, and hard‑working professional looking to grow your career in sales, Backyard Products has an exciting opportunity for you! This role is ideal for someone currently in a Sales Operations or sales administrative support role who’s ready to take the next step into Account Management with clear growth potential. Backyard Products is an international leader in the residential backyard space, specializing in playsets, sheds, and outdoor structures. We are seeking an Associate Account Manager to support and grow our National Accounts within major big‑box retail partners. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long‑term career in sales at a growing company, gain exposure to senior retail buyers, and work cross‑functionally with product, marketing, and leadership teams.
What You’ll Do As an Associate Account Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and expanding existing retail partnerships while helping drive profitable growth. You’ll be a trusted point of contact for retailer partners and represent Backyard Products with professionalism and confidence.
Build and maintain strong relationships with retailer buyers and key decision‑makers
Lead and participate in regular meetings to understand customer needs and identify incremental growth opportunities
What We’re Looking For
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field
Experience
Experience in Sales Operations or a sales support role
Big‑box or club retail experience is a plus
Skills & Attributes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, goal‑oriented approach
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
Willingness to travel overnight as needed
Work Schedule
1 day work from home; 4 days in‑office per week to collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and leadership teams
Overnight travel required as needed
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus opportunities
401(k)
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid time off
Habits That Drive Success at Backyard Products
Customers First
Total Quality Management
Manage the Numbers
Speed, Execution, Simplicity
People Make It Happen
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