Jr Key Account Manager

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 DOE

The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday July 28th, 2025. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.

This is how you WOW:

Relationship Management & Communication:

• Own and grow key accounts: Develop and strengthen relationships with retail partners. Understand each customer’s business to identify new opportunities and deliver tailored solutions.
• Proactively address inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure seamless communication flow between Karcher and our retail partners.
• Assist in preparing for and participating in critical buyer meetings and product reviews, presenting Karcher's value proposition.

Sales Growth & Performance:

• Drive results: Lead sales planning and execution to meet and exceed goals in distribution, velocity, and market share.
• Use data to drive decisions: Analyze syndicated and POS data to uncover trends, evaluate performance, and inform your sales and category approach.
• Act as a category expert: Apply category management principles to highlight assortment gaps and growth opportunities—positioning both our brand and the category for success.
• Represent the brand externally: Attend customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events to deepen partnerships and expand visibility.

Operational Excellence:

• Handle executional details: Maintain accurate item setup and pricing, prepare customer-facing materials, manage reporting, and ensure alignment across internal systems.
• Collaborate across teams: Partner with marketing, supply chain, and finance to align on forecasts, inventory, and brand priorities.
• Secure new business: Present compelling assortment and promotional pitches that align with both customer and brand strategies.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Education: College degree in business management or marketing preferable or
• documented field experience related to successful National Account
• Management.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in sales or buying, account coordination,
• or category management, preferably within consumer goods or retail.
• Preferably experience working with a leading consumer brand distributed
• through Sam’s, Costco, Walmart, Home Depot, or Lowes.

Our Kärcher WOW-package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holids (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance

So: Wanna WOW with us?

Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!

Together towards a clean world.

Benique Lucero| Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

Benique.Lucero@karcher.com