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National Account Manager

ZURU
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Minneapolis, Hennepin 55487, MN

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • ZURU is seeking a National Account Manager with 7–10+ years of experience in national or strategic account management.
  • The role involves leading account strategies for major national customers while ensuring profitability and performance.
  • Candidates should demonstrate strong commercial judgment, P&L understanding, and proven delivery of large-scale retail growth.
  • The position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for career growth within a high-performing culture.
  • ZURU is committed to innovation across its divisions, including ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge, and ZURU Tech.

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt industries, challenge the status quo, and catalyse change through radical innovation and advances in automation. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; and ZURU Edge is pioneering new-generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.


Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5,000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.


One of the largest toy companies in the world, our globally recognized and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns, and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise.




As a National Account Manager, your role is to set and lead the account strategy for major national customers. You own the relationship at senior level and are accountable for performance, profitability, and partnership quality.  You operate as a strategic commercial leader, not just an executor. 

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Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Account Leadership 
Own top-tier national and platform accounts end-to-end 
Lead top-to-top meetings and long-term joint business planning 
Set clear customer strategies aligned to EU and global priorities 

  • Commercial Ownership 
Full accountability for revenue, margin, and profitability 
Lead pricing strategy, promotional architecture, and investment decisions 
Drive disciplined forecasting and demand planning 

  • Leadership & Influence 
Lead and develop KAMs and JKAMs where applicable 
Act as a senior commercial voice within the local business 

 
  • Execution at Scale 
Ensure flawless execution across large, complex retail organisations 
Translate strategy into execution with pace and clarity 
Drive accountability across cross-functional teams 


What Good Looks Like
  • Strong, defensible national account positions 
  • Trusted senior relationships with buyers and directors 
  • Clear, scalable account strategies delivered consistently 
  • High-performing, developed account teams 


Skills & Experience
  • 7–10+ years’ experience in national or strategic account management 
  • Proven delivery of large-scale retail growth 
  • Strong commercial judgement and P&L understanding 
  • Demonstrated people leadership and influence 

Think you’ve got what it takes? Apply now and tell us your story.


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LIFE@ZURU


ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group has rapidly grown and now spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods) and ZURU Tech (construction).


At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.


At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

Get to know us a little better by checking out @lifeatzuru on Instagram or www.zuru.com.

 

WHAT WE OFFER (Country-specific)

·      Culture for Growth

·      Health & Well Being Benefits

·      Global Opportunities

·      Surrounded by an A Player Team

·      Competitive Remuneration


ZURU – Reimagining tomorrow


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