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WorkWhile

Account Manager – Merchandising, Retail, Auto

WorkWhile

. Serve as the lead point of contact for account management matters, including staffing planning, escalations, and ongoing strategy .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in account management within retail and staffing environments, focusing on client relationship building, operational strategy alignment, and performance tracking. Proficient in utilizing CRM software and managing multi-location accounts to drive client satisfaction and business growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Account ManagementClient Relationship BuildingRetail Operations UnderstandingCRM Software ProficiencyMulti-Location Account Management

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Hard Skills
Account ManagementClient-Focused SolutionsPerformance TrackingForecastingStaffing PlanningUpsellingOperational StrategyLabor DynamicsDetail OrientationNegotiation
Soft Skills
CommunicationPresentation SkillsListening SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
SalesforceGoogle Suite
Industry Keywords
RetailMerchandisingStaffing SolutionsWorkforce SolutionsHigh-Volume Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the lead point of contact for account management matters, including staffing planning, escalations, and ongoing strategy
  • Build and maintain relationships with store operations managers, district managers, merchandising and distribution-center leaders, HR leaders, and other stakeholders
  • Understand each client's environment, including seasonal hiring surges, reset and remodel calendars, inventory events, and customer traffic patterns
  • Maintain and grow client contracts, identifying upsell and expansion opportunities across locations, distribution centers, regions, and job categories
  • Develop trusted-advisor relationships and align WorkWhile's solutions with clients' operational goals and labor challenges
  • Ensure timely and successful fulfillment of shifts and workforce solutions according to client expectations and SLAs
  • Communicate weekly, monthly, and quarterly workforce initiative progress to internal teams and client stakeholders
  • Forecast and track fill rates, worker performance, client satisfaction scores, and revenue growth
  • Prepare account health reports and business reviews for operations leadership
  • Collaborate with Sales to identify growth opportunities and expand WorkWhile's presence across stores, banners, and regions
  • Partner with Operations to ensure worker supply meets client demand during peak periods
  • Assist with challenging client requests and issue escalations, providing quick resolutions to minimize operational disruption

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3-5+ years of proven experience as an Account Manager, ideally within retail, merchandising, staffing, or workforce solutions
  • Experience in automotive is a plus, but not required
  • Strong understanding of retail operations, labor dynamics, and staffing challenges unique to high-volume, shift-based environments
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence stakeholders at all levels, from store managers to VP-level executives
  • Experience managing multi-location or enterprise accounts is a strong plus
  • Solid experience with CRM software (Salesforce or similar) and Google Suite
  • Track record of delivering client-focused solutions and hitting retention and growth targets
  • Ability to juggle multiple accounts and competing priorities while maintaining sharp attention to detail
  • Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Undergraduate degree preferred
  • Must answer application questions regarding account-management experience, managed environments, account portfolio complexity, demand spikes/service breakdowns, account growth, OTE expectations, and employment sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive base salary + commission with clear OTE upside
  • Equity
  • Remote work culture with opportunities for co-working in SF, NY, Seattle & Toronto
  • In-person company off-sites
  • Medical, dental, & vision coverage
  • Flexible time off
  • 401(k)
  • WFH stipend to support your home office needs
  • Next day pay, free telehealth services, and financial services (described as benefits available to workers using WorkWhile's platform)