Under armour has one mission: to make you betterWe have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our teammatesAs a global organization, our teams around the world push boundaries and think beyond what is expectedTogether our teammates are unified by our values and are grounded in our vision to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed but can’t imagine living without.
Position summary
Under armour is looking for a senior account manager to join the north american sales organization on the sport performance teamThis position will focus on driving all categories of our business and the brand within one of our key sporting goods accounts.this position will be responsible for selling strategies and leading their cross functional teammates within this channel of trade.
Working closely with internal cross-functional partners from product, merchandising, marketing, finance and planning - this leader will help ensure under armour products are powerfully positioned at scheels to drive sales and compelling storytelling for the brand.
Essential duties & responsibilities
Drive increased sales and sell-thru in targeted sales channels and product categories
Lead a cross functional team in go-to-market planning and execution on a seasonal basis
Develop, maintain, and manage account relationships at all levels, including c-level.
Create the sales vision and execution plan that connects ua with consumers in a powerful way that is consistent with our overall brand voice in all relevant points of distribution
Partner cross-functionally to drive the authenticity and connection of under armour to consumer “athletes” across north america
Partner with senior leadership in global category, merchandising and brand marketing management to ensure that the ua brand is building a cohesive product strategy and vision appropriate for the market and brand messaging
Qualifications (knowledge, skills & abilities)
A sincere and contagious passion for building the under armour brand
An undeniable representative of our brand mission, vision and values
Smart, creative, disciplined and drivenNot afraid to lead others past their comfort zone(s) and capable of creating a high sense of urgency when needed.
Capable of, and inspired by, managing very complex business and relationship situations within a portfolio that constantly requires balancing account positioning with commercialization opportunities.
P&l experienced and retail math fluent
Ability to listen, to discern and to respect the insights of our teammates and customers
Must have successfully delivered high profile programs / platforms to executives – is famous for building something, changing something or leading a movement
Education and / or experience
Bachelor’s degree in merchandising or business.
10+ years of proven industry leadership experience.
Other requirements
Relocation
This position is located in baltimore with option for remote work.
At under armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable lawUnder armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
