JOB DESCRIPTION



Job Title: Associate National Account Executive




Location: Vernon Hills, IL




Department: Rust-Oleum US Sales




Reports To: National Account Executive




Direct Reports/Manages others: No




SUMMARY STATEMENT:


The Associate National Account Executive supports the Home Depot Spray Paint business through sales analysis, customer engagement, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth and execution.



JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Support management of the Home Depot Spray Paint business, partnering with the National Account Executive to deliver sales, profit, and market share objectives.
  


• Analyze POS, inventory, and forecast performance to identify growth opportunities, demand trends, and risks to service levels.
  
  
  


• Collaborate with forecasting, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to improve product availability and maintain customer fill rate expectations.
  
  
  


• Prepare customer-facing business reviews, presentations, and sales recaps for Home Depot merchandising and inventory teams.
  
  
  


• Partner with Category Management, Marketing, and Insights teams to develop fact-based recommendations that drive category growth and shopper conversion.
  
  
  


• Track customer orders, inventory positions, and service metrics and communicate actionable recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
  
  
  


• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Home Depot merchants, planners, inventory teams, and internal partners to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction.
  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in: Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.


• 1-3 years of experience in sales, customer marketing, category management, or account support, preferably within consumer-packaged goods or retail channels.


• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business reporting tools.


• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify business opportunities and operational risks.


• Self-starter with a high level of initiative, accountability, and organizational skills.


• Willingness to travel for customer meetings, store walks, and business reviews.