Remote Customer Business Manager



Full-time



Description


Sales Key Account Manager – Pet Specialty (Remote)

About Us:


For over 100 years, Hartz has been driven by one belief: pets make life better. That belief fuels our commitment to creating innovative, trusted products that strengthen the bond between pets and their families.


Our diverse team of passionate professionals continuously reimagine what pet care can be—working collaboratively to improve the wellbeing of pets everywhere. We’re proud to offer an inclusive, flexible workplace where employees are supported, valued, and empowered to grow.


At Hartz, the work you do matters—far beyond our walls. Join us and help shape the next chapter of pet care innovation.


What We Offer …

  • Remote Work Schedule: Work remotely from your home office.
  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Receive a generous 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy up to 34 paid days off annually.
  • Paid Leaves: Parental leave, Bereavement leave, and Military leave.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Healthcare FSA, and Mental Health EAP, basic Life insurance and Disability Insurance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Career Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and other learning and development opportunities.

The Role …


We’re seeking a driven sales professional to join our Customer Development team. As the Customer Business Manager for Pet Specialty, you'll lead a high-impact portfolio that includes PetSmart, Petco, Pet Supplies Plus, and Tractor Supply Company, developing strategic partnerships that drive sales, expand category growth, and strengthen Hartz's presence across the channel.


This role offers a dynamic and comprehensive array of responsibilities, presenting a unique opportunity for a successful candidate to not only take ownership and drive business growth but also to master and manage the essential day-to-day tasks that contribute to our behind-the-scenes success. You will have the chance to develop a deep understanding of the operational aspects that keep our business running smoothly, ensuring that every detail is handled with precision and care.


If you're passionate about sales, relationship building, and growing iconic consumer brands, we'd love to hear from you.


In this position, you will work remotely from your home base, located in one of the following states: AR, AZ, CA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MN, OH, TN, TX, or WA; Arizona or California a plus.


Your Responsibilities …


Strategic Sales and Business Planning

  • Achieve sales targets for overall territory, customer and category within approved trade spend budget through negotiations with the buyer on sales and product placement.
  • Develop, monitor, and continually revise assigned accounts’ annual business plans.
  • Analyze point of sale and other sales data; communicate trends, insights, and risks via performance reports to Hartz internal teams, and to accounts’ category/replenishment teams. Use data to update and adjust the customer business plan.
  • Identify opportunities for all category and line reviews on an ongoing basis, building a selling story to secure new business as well as increase existing distribution across all categories.
  • Ensure retail margins and promotions fall within the published brand strategy for all items and categories, including proper shelf position.
  • Forecast customer events as required.
  • Conduct regular retail audits of your customers and provide insights both internally and externally with a focus on inventory gaps to drive additional sales volume.

Account and Relationship Management

  • Build exceptionally strong relationships with key account stakeholders through consistent communication and meetings.
  • Collaborate closely with internal Brand and Customer Planning teams and external broker partners to pinpoint significant opportunities within these major regional grocery accounts. Develop and implement strategies and programs aimed at generating profitable and incremental sales.
  • Understand and convey account strategies and goals to the internal Hartz team.
  • Attend/participate in industry and customer events, trade/trade show events, and company sales/marketing meetings.

Operations and Administration

  • Effectively manage the administrative responsibilities, including price change forms, deductions, expense reports and selling and planning schedules.

Requirements


You’ll Need …

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related discipline with 2+ years of direct sales experience calling on National Pet Specialty retailers; or in lieu of degree, 5+ years’ experience in direct sales, category management, business analytics, or a related role supporting PetSmart or Petco
  • Data Analysis & Presentation Skills: Experience with category management, fact-based selling techniques (point of sale and syndicated data analysis), and the ability to create, develop, and present this information compellingly from scratch
  • Vendor Portals: Proficiency utilizing vendor portals, including PetSmart, Petco, Pet Supplies Plus, and/or Tractor Supply Company preferred
  • Negotiation Skills: Proven negotiation skills, demonstrated ability to finalize business, and expand current account list
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) required and Google (Mail, Calendar, Meetings) preferred
  • Business Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%


The anticipated base salary range for this role is between $115,000 and $120,000, and eligible for a 20% sales incentive bonus opportunity. The specific salary offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience for this position.
If this sounds like a good match and you want to learn more about this exciting role, please get in touch with us today!
Hartz is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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