Key Account Manager II, Target Job Locations US-MN-Minneapolis Primary Posting Location : City Minneapolis Primary Posting Location : State/Province MN Primary Posting Location : Postal Code 55401 Primary Posting Location : Country US Requisition ID 2026-438761 Position Type Full Time Category Client Services/Account Management Minimum USD $61,900.00/Yr. Maximum USD $98,250.00/Yr. Summary Key Account Manager II The Team: The JLB Sales team operates as an extension of our client's teams, driving successful business partnerships, strategies and executions between Target and our clients. Our approach to Account Management is to build strong relationships and bring actionable recommendations that lead to growth. The Role: We are seeking a talented individual to join our organization as part of our Sales Team. As an Account Manager, you are responsible for developing and executing best-in-class services to meet and exceed our client partners growth and profitability goals. The ideal Account Manager comes with 2+ years of experience with Target, POS and syndicated data systems, is analytically driven and a self-starter. What You'll Do Build strong relationships with client teams and Target merchandising teams Advocate for clients by solving problems and aligning with Target's needs Analyze omni-channel assortment performance, identify issues, and resolve vendor challenges Manage demand planning and forecasting, including chase/cancel processes Support the Sales Team with operational tasks and meeting preparation (line reviews, top-to-tops) Track and report on incremental business opportunities (new items, endcaps, circulars, TPCs, markdowns) Collaborate across JLB divisions to meet business needs Identify process improvement opportunities and implement efficiencies What You'll Bring 2+ years of Account Management experience 2+ years of item-level forecasting experience Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience working with Target's corporate offices Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity Effective communication and storytelling skills Customer-focused and self-motivated Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities o Drive our clients' business at assigned customer. Increase distribution, grow sales dollars/units/share/other KPI's, while staying on spend o In addition to the above statement, also responsible for ensuring retail/merchandising execution and basic eCommerce executiono Achieves targeted income and expense budgets by implementing promotional and marketing strategies o Analyzes trends and results to identify growth opportunities and makes recommendations to clients and customers o Monitors and drives growth through efficient management of promotional spending within guidelines on assigned clients o Meets budgetary goals by maintaining strict control and accounting of accrual and bill-back funds for assigned clients o Meets expectation for managing period ending fund balance performance with no overspends vs. trade budget.o Meets or exceeds Client's goals for sales, distribution, share, pricing, shelving, and promotional volume o Launches strategies to pursue new opportunities Implements retailer headquarter calls and penetrate key positions at the retailer to: o Achieve sales goals by managing and maximizing manufacturer marketing and promotional funds while staying within financial guidelines o Ensure that all retail pricing and indirect order guides within the division is updated by regularly correcting discrepancies o Secure Client approved schematics for all Clients' brands by providing direction and communication to our schematic, reset, and retail departments o Ensure incremental sales through distribution of new products and maintenance of existing SKU's o Collaborate with category management team to develop retailer presentations by using database rationale such as SKU optimization, efficient promotion causal data, and lift analysis o Manage accounts to achieve the targeted ACV on Innovation o Builds and maintains effective client and retailer relationships in order to ensure customer access and client perspective that we are connected and engaged with key stakeholders o Demonstrates sales accomplishments and areas of opportunity by developing sales presentations for Customers and Clients o Implements Customer HQ Calls and demonstrates an ability to penetrate key positions at the retailer o Offers strategic input pursuant to annual business plans, problem solving, ongoing customer management. Finds the intersection of retailer and client objectives and drive win/win scenarios o Provides timely and fluid communication on Client goals, programs, price changes, and priorities to include all necessary people and information o Manages difficult situations, issues and conflicts to get to an effective outcome Direct Reports - This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports Indirect Reports - Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Field of Study/Area of Experience: 4-6 years A solid track record of managing or working closely with key retailers, including department heads, category managers, buyers, and other retail stakeholders; Proven experience managing high-value accounts, developing long-term relationships, and delivering on customer objectives (e.g., sales growth, promotional execution). Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Strong sales presentation and development skills Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Working knowledge of syndicated data Intermediate or advanced computer skills Strong written communication and verbal communication skills Conflict management skills Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines Travel and/or Driving Requirements - Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job - Travel up to 20 % Environmental & Physical Requirements Office /... For full info follow application link. Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC dba Advantage Solutions ("Advantage Solutions") is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. Should you believe you need an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact Advantage Solutions Workplace Accommodation s Dept. at 949-214-2525 or workplaceaccommodations@advantagesolutions.net.
