National Account Manager in Federal Way, Washington at Trinity Glass International Inc
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Job Description
Job Title: National Account Manager
Reports to: SVP National Accounts
Department: Sales/Marketing
FLSA: Exempt position (is not eligible for overtime pay)
Location: Federal Way, WA
NOTE: Must be eligible to work in the US without assistance from employer
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Position SummaryThe National Account Manager (NAM) is a senior individual contributor responsible for managing and growing strategic national account relationships with a focus on the company's exterior door programs. This role serves as the primary point of contact for key customers driving program development, revenue growth, and a superior customer experience. The NAM works cross-functionally with operations, product management, marketing, and customer service to ensure program execution excellence and long-term account retention.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccount Management & Revenue Growth- Own and grow national accounts (e.g., home improvement retailers, regional dealers, buying groups, and pro dealers) with a primary focus on exterior residential doors.
- Achieve or exceed annual revenue targets and new account activation goals.
- Conduct regular business reviews with key stakeholders to assess program performance, uncover opportunities, and address challenges.
- Develop and execute account-specific growth plans aligned with the company's strategy.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on the company's exterior door offerings, including product lines, configurations, lead times, pricing structures, and ordering processes.
- Train and educate account partners on program mechanics, product features, and systems/tools (order entry portals, configurators, etc.).
- Drive program compliance and ordering accuracy to reduce errors, returns, and cancellations.
- Collaborate with product management on catalog expansions, substitutions, and new product introductions.
- Monitor order flow and proactively communicate status updates, delays, or exceptions to account partners.
- Build and maintain deep relationships at multiple levels within each account, including buyers, category managers, operations, and ownership.
- Act as a trusted advisor and advocate, anticipating account needs and positioning the company as a preferred vendor.
- Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and national account conferences.
- Partner with operations, customer service, and information technology teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment and issue resolution.
- Coordinate with marketing to develop account-specific promotional materials, planograms, and sales tools.
- Provide voice-of-customer feedback to product and operations teams to drive continuous program improvement.
- Work with pricing and finance on quote approvals, contract negotiations, and special pricing agreements.
- Track and report sales metrics, pipeline activity, account health, and competitive intelligence.
- Analyze sell-through data and inventory positions at key accounts to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level account performance summaries and quarterly business review materials.
- 5+ years of national or major account sales experience in building products, millwork, doors/windows, or a closely related category.
- Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets in a complex, multi-stakeholder selling environment.
- Experience managing special order, configure-to-order, or custom product programs.
- Strong understanding of retail channel dynamics and pro-dealer markets.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to travel up to 25% nationally.
- Experience servicing a national home center customer a strong plus
- Experience with exterior door products (entry systems, patio doors, French doors, or fiberglass/steel door products).
- Familiarity with millwork distribution networks, home center retail buying processes, or pro channel account structures.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
- Experience using digital ordering platforms, product configurators, or dealer portals.
- Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers solutions centered on customer needs.
- Results Orientation: Consistently achieves goals and pushes for continuous improvement.
- Product & Industry Knowledge: Develops and maintains deep expertise in the residential exterior door market.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across functional teams and levels of the organization.
- Communication: Communicates clearly and persuasively in written and verbal formats.
- Adaptability: Navigates ambiguity and manages competing priorities in a dynamic sales environment.
- Problem Solving: Identifies root causes of issues and drives timely, effective resolutions.
This is a remote/field-based position. The candidate must reside within proximity to a major airport to support the required travel schedule. The role requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, operate a motor vehicle, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. (product samples, display materials).