National Account Manager

Kforce has a client in San Marcos, CA that is seeking a National Account Manager.

Responsibilities Account Management & Growth:

• Own day-to-day relationships with key retail accounts (e.g., Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, H-E-B)
• Develop and execute account-specific growth strategies to increase distribution, placement, and sales velocity
• Partner with buyers and category managers to expand shelf presence and promotional activity

Retail Execution & Performance:

• Monitor account performance, identify trends, and recommend actions to drive growth
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on pricing, promotions, and merchandising strategies
• Ensure strong execution across retailer requirements, timelines, and deliverables

Cross-Functional:

• Collaboration: Work closely with operations, supply chain, and marketing to ensure alignment with retailer needs
• Support forecasting and inventory planning to maintain optimal stock levels
• Provide input on category insights and competitive positioning

Relationship Development:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across assigned accounts
• Act as the primary point of contact for escalations, negotiations, and strategic discussions
• Identify new opportunities within accounts (line extensions, new SKUs, additional regions)