JennAir Market Manager - Detroit Market

Requisition ID: 70334

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

JennAir is the premier luxury brand within the Whirlpool Corporation portfolio of brands. This is a dynamic, passionate and pioneering team working to grow the JennAir brand in the luxury appliance industry. Whirlpool Corporation provides vast opportunities for employees to grow and expand their professional career in the appliance industry. We are pursuing leaders who are comfortable with ambiguity, highly collaborative and results-oriented to play a critical role in shaping the future of the business in their market and beyond.

This role in summary

The JennAir Market Manager is part of a specialized sales force exclusively focused on the growth of the JennAir Brand in their market. The successful candidate will be tasked with applying a multi-faceted approach in delivering business objectives through:

• Collaboration with our key accounts in both the retail and builder segments.
• Building relationships and collaborating with designers, architects, and influencers in their regional and local market.

Additionally, the JennAir Account Manager is responsible for end-to-end delivery including strategy, execution, and achieving revenue/margin targets. Candidates are expected to live in the city of their operations with regional travel to the client''s site(s) as needed. Full relocation benefits offered to eligible candidates.

Your responsibilities will include

• Develop and execute retail strategies with trade customers to maximize revenue, margin, and market share goals for the JennAir brand.
• Develop and build a robust pipeline of new business within the builder segment of the local markets.
• Manage day-to-day activities with key trade customers including operations, forecasting, merchandising, displays, training, marketing, contract pipeline, and more
• Masterfully partner with our cross-functional partners (e.g. brand, marketing, product, and mass brand sales team) to find creative ways to win in the marketplace.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of experience in account management

Preferred skills and experiences

• Experience working in a cross-functional environment (face to face & remote); thrives in a team environment and promotes positive team spirit, reinforcement, and engagement.
• Deep understanding of the luxury landscape (including beyond appliances).
• Challenges continuously to achieve excellence and drive transformation.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.
• Simplifies the complex and sees "around the corner".

What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more!

Additional information

Whirlpool's Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. 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.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

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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.