National Account Associate

WHO ARE WE?

We are the Wellbeing Collective, an exciting new Global Business Unit within Unilever built with a start-up mindset. In North America these include OLLY, Liquid I.V., SmartyPants, Welly, Onnit and Nutrafol. Each of these companies has a fantastic variety of benefit-led products, with strong innovation and growth potential. Our mission, with our science-backed and disruptive portfolio, is to improve the health and wellbeing of millions of consumers and become a leading Health and Wellness organization.

As part of the Wellbeing Collective (WBC), we have one customer facing account team across OLLY, ONNIT, SmartyPants and Welly. Each of these companies has a fantastic variety of benefit-led products, with strong innovation and growth potential. Being part of the WBC offers the opportunity to represent more brands, and provide one voice to our customers, while also developing best in class capabilities. This is a remarkable group of people who have come together to work across several of the different operating companies.

THE ROLE: National Account AssociateThe focus of the National Account Associate is to provide analytical & executional support on the Well-Being Collective brands at Target. The position is responsible for proactively analyzing information on current business trends, identifying opportunities or risks, and executing the day-to-day tasks of a Target business. The position also entails communicating key information to WBC leadership and this role reports to the Sales Director – Target.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and manage weekly reporting tools and dashboards for key customers and internal teams
• Utilize customer insights, IRI, and syndicated data to provide actionable insights that help in the development of strategies that grow our business and share
• Monitor competitive brands and products, to understand shopper trends and potential threats to WBC business
• Assist in pulling, interpreting and providing insights around key sales data. Manage tracking of new item launches at retail to ensure speed to shelf and item success in the market.
• Assist deduction management with third-party partners through administration of Target’s online deduction (VMI) process
• Full item management responsibility on Target POL/IMN and Target.com
• Maintain monthly updates to our checkbook and ensure promotions are entered into Targets system
• Calculating Target inventory needs based on WOS issues as well as managing retailer inventory via item-level forecast adjustments & clearance inventory management
• Conduct post promotional and efficiency analysis.
• Assist sales lead with display/salesplan bids via display performance recapping, & POG shelf creation
• Build strong relationships with key partners, both internally and externally, to maximize WBC sales at Target
• Collaborate across analyst team within Target to learn and share best practices
• Live our team values of BE YOURSELF, BE DISRUPTIVE, BE PASSIONATE, BE SUPPORTIVE and make life better for all of us!

THE  CANDIDATE

You enjoy working with numbers and charts. You have a meticulous eye for detail and have a growth mindset. You also like challenges and finding creative solutions. You are reliable, proactive, highly organized, self-driven and a team player. You are eager to learn and not afraid to ask questions. You believe in taking the lead in the marketplace versus following and want to work as an integral part of a team that makes great things happen.

CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED

• 1-3 years experience working in Sales Analytics with CPG experience preferred
• Ability to convert information, numbers and data into insight for actionable growth
• Proven ability to solve problems and drive results
• Results-oriented and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively
• Adaptable with the ability to work both cross-functionally and independently with the potential for more responsibility as more platforms are launched
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to give and receive effective feedback
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, multitasking ability and motivated by a deadline driven environment
• Strong PowerPoint & Excel skills required
• Experience working with syndicated databases (Nielsen, IRI, Numerator, etc) and/or Target’s Partners Online and VIQ System a plus
• Energized and passionate about building a transformational brand in today's marketplace
• A true “Team Player” who can work cross-functionally to achieve results

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS 

• Initial video screen with a member of our Talent team 
• Round 1: Conversation with the Hiring Manager + 1-2 conversations with other team members
• Round 2: 2-3 conversations with team or cross-functional partners 
• Final Round: Homework* 

*Our final round is called Homework. Candidates who participate in this round are given 3 questions in advance to answer and present to the interview panel they previously spoke with in the process. We understand every candidate is different. If you need a reasonable accommodation to adjust this procedure, please let us know as possible so that we can evaluate and provide other options that work for your needs 

THE DETAILS 

LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN (Remote)

 HOURS: Full time, exempt (salaried) 

MANAGER: Sales Director - Target

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

WHAT WE OFFER:  

• An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team 
• We pay 100% of the premiums for employee-only medical, dental + orthodontics, and vision insurance
• 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year
• 100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits 
• Annual Bonus 
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends  
• Free product  
• And much more!