ZURU

Retail

NationalAccountManager

$115–175k ~AI est. Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“National Account Manager at ZURU. Skills: Account management, Revenue generation, Strategic planning. Set account strategy. Lead account strategy”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver large-scale retail growth; Achieve high-performing account teams

Industry & Context.

Retail

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7–10+ years’ experience, National account management experience, Strategic account management experience, Proven delivery of large-scale retail growth, Commercial judgement, P&L understanding, Demonstrated people leadership, Demonstrated influence

Nice to Have

Develop KAMs, Develop JKAMs

What You'll Do.

Lead account strategy

Own customer relationships

Drive partnership quality

Operate as commercial leader

Lead top-to-top meetings

Lead joint business planning

Set customer strategies

Lead pricing strategy

Lead promotional architecture

Lead investment decisions

Drive demand planning

Ensure flawless execution

Translate strategy into execution

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams

Full Job Description

MOST NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGERS EXECUTE THE PLAN. THIS ONE WRITES IT.   ABOUT ZURU ZURU is on a mission to disrupt industries, challenge the status quo, and catalyse change through radical innovation and advances in automation. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; and ZURU Edge is pioneering new-generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers. Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5,000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations. One of the largest toy companies in the world, our globally recognized and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns, and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise.   POSITION OVERVIEW As a National Account Manager, your role is to set and lead the account strategy for major national customers. You own the relationship at senior level and are accountable for performance, profitability, and partnership quality. You operate as a strategic commercial leader, not just an executor.   ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Account Leadership - Own top-tier national and platform accounts end-to-end - Lead top-to-top meetings and long-term joint business planning - Set clear customer strategies aligned to NA and global priorities   Commercial Ownership - Full accountability for revenue, margin, and profitability - Lead pricing strategy, promotional architecture, and investment decisions - Drive disciplined forecasting and demand planning   Leadership & Influence - Lead and develop KAMs and JKAMs where applicable - Act as a senior commercial voice within the local business   Execution at Scale - Ensure flawless execution across large, complex retail organizations -

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