National Account Manager - Sam’s Club & BJ’s

About Liquid I.V.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

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About our Team:

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change-makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration.

About the role:

The National Account Manager, Sam’s Club & BJ’s (NAM) will be an active member of the LIV Sales team reporting to the Senior Director of Sales for Club Channels. The National Account Manager will lead customer strategy for the LIV portfolio for Sam’s Club & BJ’s. You’ll manage negotiations, promotions, demanding building budget and joint business plan reviews. You’ll build & maintain relationships with buyers and internal cross-functional stakeholders.  Playing a key role in the Sales team, you will oversee & be responsible for the achievement of Sam’s Club & BJ’s and the channel plan. 

LIV is looking for a customer expert and sales leader who will drive topline sales, profit and share at one our largest customers within our largest channel. This person will collaborate cross-functionally, manage a large trade fund budget, develop multi-year Joint Customer Business Plans, build effective internal and external relationships and define the capability plan to deliver consumer trial, awareness and conversion. The NAM will accomplish these activities with deep consumer/shopper insights, data analysis, strategic thinking and effective communication skills. As a sales leader, this person will be expected to deliver and communicate timely and consistent business updates, customer strategies and plan achievement/status.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can establish and develop customer relationships, is highly analytical, results driven and eager to work in a growing, fast-paced company.

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

• Own full P&L delivery across San’s & BJ’s accounts, including revenue, share, and gross margin

• Translate company strategy into clear customer-specific plans that define where to play and how to win

• Develop 1–3 year account strategies aligned to both customer priorities and brand growth objectives

• Lead all customer-facing strategy, including line reviews, joint business planning, and category development

• Build and maintain strong, multi-level relationships across the customer organization

• Establish and lead a consistent operating cadence with buyer

• Own all key customer interactions, including weekly buyer communication and senior leadership engagement

• Own the bottoms-up forecast across all items, promotions, and events with full accountability for accuracy

• Identify risks and opportunities early, communicating clear action plans to address gaps

• Manage trade investment with discipline, ensuring strong ROI and alignment to growth and margin targets

• Maintain a deep understanding of business performance, including consumption, pricing, and promotional impact

• Lead cross-functional teams (supply chain, marketing, finance) to ensure flawless execution

• Proactively manage inventory, in-stocks, and service levels, owning outcomes delivered to the customer

• Drive alignment across functions to support launches, promotions, and item transitions

• Identify and resolve operational risks before they impact the business

• Leverage data and insights to identify opportunities across assortment, pricing, and promotion

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