Hybrid
Remote
E-Commerce
himalayas
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National Account Manager – Patio & Outdoor Living RetailBig-box or large multi-store retail account experience requiredLocation: United States - RemoteSalary: $100,000 - $120,000 + Sales Performance Bonus +
Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, HolidaysJob Type: Full-Time | Remote with TravelTypical Hours: Monday - Friday, 40-45 hours per weekTravel: 5-10 trips/year for buyer meetings, line reviews, and trade showsStart Date: ASAPSponsorship is not availableNational Account Manager – Patio & Outdoor Living Retail DescriptionOur client in the outdoor living consumer-products industry is looking for a National Account Manager to grow an innovative patio product through national and large regional brick-and-mortar retailers.
You will represent the manufacturer directly to corporate retail buyers, lead line reviews and seasonal sell-ins, and secure in-store assortment, authorization, and product placement across multi-store retail programs.
This is not an e-commerce account management role; to be considered, you must have direct experience selling outdoor living products such as patio, furniture, cushions, shade, umbrella, canopy or closely related products into major retail chains.
You must also have owned buyer relationships and in-store retail programs for a national retailer or a large regional retailer with a meaningful store and inventory footprint. This is a great opportunity to launch a new and innovative product, influence assortment strategy, and expand into additional product lines over time.National Account Manager – Patio & Outdoor Living Retail
Responsibilities Own major retailer meetings, line reviews, and seasonal sell-ins• Manage retail accounts, renewals, and buyer follow-up• Grow relationships with big-box and national brick-and-mortar retail buyers• Build buyer presentations, product briefs, and account plans• Define product positioning, pricing tiers, and assortments• Share buyer feedback with product, sou
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Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$120k (range: $100k–$120k)
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Geographic
Region-based territory assignment
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Manager
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Location flexibility
E-Commerce — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
14–60 days (SMB merchants) · 2–6 months (enterprise retail)
Common Buyer Objections
- "Platform migration is too risky mid-season"
- "Our current solution is "good enough""
- "Need to see ROI within first quarter"
- "Integration with our fulfillment stack"
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- • AI-powered personalization
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- • Same-day delivery expectations
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This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a e-commerce market.
The compensation range of $100k–$120k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.
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