Sales Account Manager

MGA Entertainment

. Support day-to-day customer relationships and progressively own assigned accounts, categories, or initiatives .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBentonville • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong account management and sales growth capabilities, with proficiency in analyzing retail data and trends to drive profitable sales. Collaborates effectively across departments to translate consumer insights into actionable strategies and presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Account ManagementSales GrowthRetail Data AnalysisPresentation SkillsCross-Department Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Sales Data InterpretationExcel ProficiencyRetail Trend AnalysisMerchandisingInventory Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsResilienceInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Retail Data PlatformsECommerce SystemsPresentation Software

Industry Keywords

RetailConsumer ProductsMerchandisingCategory ManagementSales Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day customer relationships and progressively own assigned accounts, categories, or initiatives
Identify and pursue new doors, departments, consumers, and distribution opportunities beyond MGA’s current business
Prepare for and participate in retailer meetings, line reviews, and business reviews; follow up on commitments
Track customer priorities, competitive activity, and category trends; develop ideas to grow profitable sales
Build retailer-specific assortments and presentations across channels and categories
Partner with Product Development and Marketing to translate retailer needs and consumer insights into programs
Support item setup, launch readiness, merchandising, promotions, and in-store and online execution
Work with Sales leadership and Demand Planning on item-level forecasts, sales plans, and inventory needs
Review POS, sell-through, distribution, inventory, and promotional performance to identify opportunities and risks
Prepare updates, analysis, presentations, and recommendations for customer and internal meetings
Coordinate with Marketing, Product Development, Finance, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and eCommerce to deliver customer commitments
Monitor milestones, purchase orders, inventory availability, pricing, and launch timelines; help resolve issues
Maintain accurate account information, communicate changes early, and improve processes and execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Up to 5 years of experience in sales, account management, retail, category management, merchandising, eCommerce, marketing, or another relevant commercial role; strong early-career candidates are encouraged to apply
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered
Exposure to national or regional retailers, consumer products, beauty, baby, home, home organization, general merchandise, or related categories is an asset
Experience with Walmart, Target, specialty/value/grocery/drug retailers, retail data platforms, and retailer systems is welcomed but not required
Strong curiosity about consumers, retail trends, products, and how to win shelf space and distribution
Strong analytical aptitude, proficiency in Excel, and ability to interpret sales data, identify trends, and support commercial decisions
Eagerness to learn new systems and analytical tools
Clear communication skills, relationship-building ability, persuasive presentation skills, and follow-through on commitments
Highly organized, resourceful, resilient, and comfortable managing shifting priorities
Initiative, willingness to accept coaching, and ability to handle strategic and hands-on work
Commercial mindset with an interest in sales growth, pricing, margin, and profitability
Willingness to travel as needed for retailer meetings, line reviews, company meetings, and industry events