National Account Manager - Sam’s Club & BJ’s

About Liquid I.V. This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V. We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. About our Team: We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change-makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.   At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.     Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration.  About the role: The   National  Account Manager ,  Sam’s Club   & BJ’s  ( N AM)  will  be an  active  member of the LIV Sales team  reporting to the  Senior  Director of Sales for  Club  Channels .   The  National  Account Manager will lead customer strategy for the  LIV  portfolio for  Sam’s  Club &  BJ’s .  You’ll  manage negotiations, promotions,  demanding building  budget  and  joint business plan  reviews.  You’ll  build   & maintain  relationships with buyer s   and internal  cross-functional   stakeholders .  Playing a key role in the Sale s  team, you will oversee  & be  responsible for  the achievement of  Sam’s Club  & BJ’s  and  the  channel plan.    LIV is looking for a customer expert and sales leader who will drive topline sales, profit and share at one our largest customers within our largest channel. This person will collaborate cross-functionally, manage a large trade fund budget, develop multi-year Joint Customer Business Plans, build effective internal and external relationships and define the capability plan to deliver consumer trial, awareness and conversion. The  NAM will accomplish these activities with deep consumer/shopper insights, data analysis, strategic thinking and effective communication skills. As a sales leader, this person will be expected to deliver and communicate timely and consistent business updates, customer strategies and plan achievement/status.   The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can establish and develop customer relationships, is highly analytical, results driven and eager to work in a growing, fast-paced company.    Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to: Own full P&L delivery across San’s & BJ’s accounts, including revenue, share, and gross margin    Translate company strategy into clear customer-specific plans that define where to play and how to win    Develop 1–3 year account strategies aligned to both customer priorities and brand growth objectives    Lead all customer-facing strategy, including line reviews, joint business planning, and category development    Build and maintain strong, multi-level relationships across the customer organization    Establish and lead a consistent operating cadence with buyer    Own all key customer interactions, including weekly buyer communication and senior leadership engagement    Own the bottoms-up forecast across all items, promotions, and events with full accountability for accuracy    Identify risks and opportunities early, communicating clear action plans to address gaps    Manage trade investment with discipline, ensuring strong ROI and alignment to growth and margin targets    Maintain a deep understanding of business performance, including consumption, pricing, and promotional impact    Lead cross-functional teams (supply chain, marketing, finance) to ensure flawless execution    Proactively manage inventory, in-stocks, and service levels, owning outcomes delivered to the customer    Drive alignment across functions to support launches, promotions, and item transitions    Identify and resolve operational risks before they impact the business    Leverage data and insights to identify opportunities across assortment, pricing, and promotion    Lead innovation sell-in and category growth initiatives    Continuously evaluate performance and adjust strategy to drive incremental growth    Apply test-and-learn thinking to unlock new opportunities    Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business  or   related   field   5  -  8 + Years in selling CPG   with  in  a  National Account    Previou