# Strategic Account Manager, Hardware

Hiring organization: [Stanley](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/stanley)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5fcfd719-2921-4a92-ae23-d583ba2a8651

Listed on Stanley's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Salary: 130000 – 145000 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads Stanley 1913's relationship with Ace Hardware and the broader hardware retail channel, focusing on sales growth, product placement, and merchandising strategy across independent retailers. It suits someone with prior national account management experience in consumer goods or outdoor brands who understands co-op retail structures.

_Our summary, not Stanley's wording._

## Skills named

Inventory Management, Merchandising, Sales Strategy

## Required

- 7+ years of sales or account management experience in consumer goods, outdoor products, or lifestyle brands
- experience leading hardware, farm & ranch, or independent retail channels
- strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- ability to work cross-functionally across sales, marketing, and supply chain
- willingness to travel to Ace markets and retailer meetings
- based in Greater Chicago, IL area

## Nice to have

- prior experience working with co-op retail structures (Ace Hardware, Do it Best, True Value)
- background in drinkware, outdoor, or lifestyle brands
- experience launching new products or programs within retail channels
- familiarity with seasonal merchandising and promotional planning

Apply on Stanley's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stanley1913-us/jobs/5152548008