Vendor Account Manager

Experience level: Associate 

Experience required: 2 Years

Education level: All education level

Job function: Other

Industry: Marketing and Advertising

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: No

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Summary:

• Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for driving performance and building strong vendor relationships?
• Do you thrive in fast-paced e-commerce environments? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

Responsibilities:

• Analyze & Improve: Evaluate account performance, identify growth opportunities, and maximize profitability.
• Lead Negotiations: Manage complex contract negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms.
• Build Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Data-Driven Insights: Use tools like SQL and PowerBI to analyze data and inform key business decisions.
• Coordinate Operations: Oversee promotions, manage schedules, and ensure smooth operational processes.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years as an Account or Vendor Manager in an ecommerce environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); SQL experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Must Have:

• Proven experience in account management or vendor management, with a track record of success.
• Experience working directly with executives and the ability to confidently present to senior leadership.
• Background in the lighting or home improvement industry.
• A balanced skill set that includes both a sales-oriented mindset and strong analytical abilities to interpret data effectively and present insights to decision-makers.
• Strong presentation skills

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience in an e-commerce business within the home improvement space.
• Use tools like SQL and PowerBI to analyze data and inform key business decisions.

Additional Information:

• Work Environment: Hybrid Client follows hybrid work model with two onsite days (Thursday as a fixed day, and one additional day chosen by the employee) and three remote days.
• Personality and skills are very important to them and the ideal candidate will want to stay with them long term. Most of their staff are 5 + years with them.
• This candidate wants lighting or home industry experience. This is the second time they have been hired outside of this company in the department.