National Account Manager - Commercial Direct Fleet

Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don't match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.Brief OverviewThe National Account Manager owns the direct relationship with the organization's mid-tier commercial partners. They work closely with their clients to design and execute best-in-class programs that deliver an unrivaled client experience. They are trustworthy representatives of both Safelite and the client organization. They are trusted experts in the auto-glass industry, having the right knowledge and experience to help clients uncover and address critical business needs. By delivering highly consultative services, they help clients solve challenging business problems while increasing Safelite's footprint within their client organizations. A key component of the role is collaboration: NAMs must work with a variety of stakeholders within Safelite as well as their client organizations and they must also foster strong relationships across the two organizations. Using data to uncover problems and drive decision making to tell a compelling story that leads to both insight and action. As highly influential expert professionals, NAMs must model Safelite's values: a service mindset, a can-do attitude, and a caring heart.What You Will DoKey Account ManagementPersonally manage a focused portfolio of key and strategic customer relationships, leveraging a large network of colleagues across the organization's functions, and acting as a trusted advisor to the client.Manage business results of several commercial client partners by collaborating with sales operations team to analyze customer and market trends, monitor financial results, adjust plans as necessary, and optimize use of resources.Advise clients on different commercial approaches and negotiate arrangements that deliver value to the business and the client organization.Meet assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives for assigned accounts and proactively lead a joint company strategic account planning process that develops mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones.Customer Solution DesignConsult with customer representatives at the top management level to identify the strategic outcomes they are seeking to achieve; then, initiate solution design by mobilizing and leading cross-functional teams (for example, customer experience, technology, pricing, digital and legal) to utilize best-in-class solutions or leverage a complex tailored product and services solution where necessary and associated contractual terms that meet the customer's mid-to-long-term needs at a national/key operating unit level.Align agreement with the right internal partners and colleagues before approaching the client to negotiate to ensure that client proposals can be met at an acceptable level of profitability, service, and cash flow.In collaboration with sales operations and other internal SMEs, use data-driven analyses to identify and implement product and service improvements that enhance business performance for both own organization and client organization.Relationship Development & ManagementEstablish productive, professional relationships with key partnerships in assigned customer accounts and partner with functional leaders within Safelite to coordinate the exceptional execution of the key performance metrics contained within each client's service level agreement.Develop and maintain personal relationships with corporate executives of commercial accounts to facilitate business offerings expansion, growth, and retention and identify opportunities to increase the business's footprint within an existing client organization and increase value creation.Expand and elevate business relationships by growing the number of client stakeholders within the organization and connecting them with the right people within Safelite.Business DevelopmentLeverage a strong understanding of the commercial market to identify and approach potential business opportunities in their wired space to ensure Safelite continues to build market presence and share through a sustainable and profitable approach.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.What You Will NeedBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.4–6 years strategic sales experience in a business-to-business sales environment required.Deep understanding of the commercial market.Experience with complex contract negotiation, contract development, and contract management and renewal.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to travel up to 40%.Customer Focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.Strategic Mindset – Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.Knows the Buying Influences – Applies business acumen to accurately identify the key buying influences pertaining to an opportunity.Data Collection and Analysis – Works across functions and the contact center to analyze and integrate relevant data from multiple sources and deliver insights to clients.Negotiates Strategically/Tactically – Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to design negotiation strategies.What You Will GetCompetitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.Total job benefits valued at more than $10k* (includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs, and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days).Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.View all our health, wealth and life offerings at Work Location (Remote)It is expected that you will primarily perform work remotely. You may be asked to travel, as needed, to the Safelite Home Office (7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, OH 43235), or to other location(s) as designated by the company. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability.Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.Internal Associates: Already a member of the Safelite team? Apply through your Workday account by searching \"Find Open Jobs\".DiversitySafelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we're proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Learn more at amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.J-18808-Ljbffr