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Strategic Account Manager, Hardware

Stanley

Chicago, IL · full time · Senior

$130,000 – $145,000

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What this role is

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.

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What they ask for

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

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