Valvoline Global Operations · 1 day ago
Strategic Account Manager II
Pulaski County, AR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expValvoline Global Operations is a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry, committed to innovation and sustainability. The Strategic Account Manager II will drive profitable growth by managing and developing DIY strategic accounts across Retail, Commercial, and Ecommerce channels, while building strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
Oil and Gas
Responsibilities
Analyze the accounts business delivering impactful reporting and insights to support management and optimization of the business
Lead Business Scorecards, including insights on the Retail business to identify opportunities and risks
Support strategic direction and execution in owned account
Lead initiatives for the owned account to attain growth targets as outlined in the Valvoline Strategic plan
Deliver outstanding customer service and responsiveness, advancing strategic initiatives across the account with Face-to-face meetings/travel to customer locations and other venues as required to be successful at the above objectives
Own the point-of-sale forecast
Support inventory analysis and promotion performance output
Seek out continued improvements with promotions and forecasts
Lead channel and financial monthly business reviews provide volume forecasts, pricing, and margin analysis for owned account while supporting assigned key accounts
Manage Trade Pro and Alloy reporting systems for assigned accounts ensuring accuracy
Review sales, volume/share, and profit at least monthly, to monitor progress and manage P&L to deliver sales and profit objectives. Lead accrual management process recommending adjustments as needed
In collaboration with Valvoline planning and analysis, develop annual account plans
Collaborate with Trade Marketing, Brand Marketing, and Sr. Sales Staff to develop strategic and effective selling platforms including price, trade programs, promotions, shipping programs, and marketing support
Align with Center of Excellence to advance key initiatives
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)
7–10 years of sales, account management, or business development experience, ideally in heavy-duty, industrial, or automotive sectors
Proven success managing large, multi-location or complex accounts
Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable growth through structured account planning and consultative selling
Financial, analytical and commercial acumen in managing pricing, insights, promotion and profitability
Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with analytics tools preferred
Attributes: Strategic thinker, collaborative leader, customer-focused, and results-driven
Up to 20% travel, including overnight, to support customers and internal alignment
Preferred
MBA preferred
Experience working with Walmart accounts preferred
Benefits
Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
Health Savings Account (with employer base deposit and match)
Flexible spending accounts
Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
Incentive opportunity
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts
PTO Buy/Sell Options
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Company
Valvoline Global Operations
Valvoline Global Operations is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jamal Muashsher
President and CEO
James Holms
Chief Financial Officer
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