Sales Manager, National Accounts - Menards

Menards Laundry Business Leader

Responsible for executing go to market plans for the Menards laundry business. With Menards being Whirlpool Corporation's largest exclusive retailer, this is an opportunity to drive continued growth with a high volume category. This is a key leadership role that requires working cross-functionally with internal process partners in merchandising, shopper and brand marketing, supply chain, operations and sales as well as externally with the assigned trade partner.
Your responsibilities will include:
Deliver joint business planning initiatives to contribute to the Menards laundry P&L and trade partner relationships
Execute go-to-market programming within an aligned Whr Corp distribution strategy for laundry category
Develop plan to sell to support Menards strategies and to drive volume, profitability and mix improvements
Execute pricing, promotional plans and strategies following an omni-channel approach
Execute on consistent growth tactics with focus on draw / conversion initiatives
Closely monitor SKUs' productivity on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, pivot tactics and communicate results to key
Build cross functional relationships; collaborating with Merchandising, Shopper Marketing and Demand Planning teams
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of profit and loss levers ownership experience
5 + years of selling or merchandising or similar industry experience
Preferred skills and experiences:
New Products & Plan to Sell

(Mastery): Provides expertise to drive the business to achieve innovative results and increased ROI for new products and plan to sell.
Category Management - Execution

(Advanced): Oversees the execution of innovative, cross-functional, long term business plans which create sustainable advantage in the market
Financial Acumen

(Advanced): Applies company and trade partner business and financial drivers to budgets to produce agreed upon results
Selling & Negotiating

(Advanced): Customizes and delivers proposals and negotiations to the trade to win additional business
Omni Channel Acumen

(Proficient): Integrates new channels into all sales and category plans to maximize trade partner connections, engagement and increase sales.
P&L responsibility ($30M plus preferred)
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Extraordinary verbal, presentation, written and communication skills
Ability to work with cross-functional teams to reach common goals
Drive to meet timelines, create assessments and be results focused
What we offer:
Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Additional information:
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
Always On Flexibility

- You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
Two-Week Work from Anywhere

- Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical

- Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.