Job Summary IKO, a growing modern and contemporary brand of cookware and kitchenware products named "most innovative cookware vendor" by a major national department store, is looking for an experienced, energetic and motivated, result-oriented  National Sales Manager  to help grow our market share in the industry and deliver outstanding support to our retail partners.

Responsibilities and Duties Open and develop new key national accounts Maintain and grow existing retail relationships Cultivate new key account leads Design sales support collateral including slides, reports, story boards, samples, etc. - for presentation to retail industry decision makers including buyers, DMMs and retail execs Identify and report on market trends and niches to direct product development efforts Assist in the development and management of our product and brand portfolio Work with retail partners to develop our brands and presence including product positioning, placement, pricing and promotion Develop and execute trade show strategies including including assisting in the conception, design and layout of the booth

Qualifications and Skills Bachelors Degree or substantive work experience Proven track record in selling key  major national accounts  in Consumer Goods preferably cookware and kitchenware Existing relationships with category buyers, DMMs,, GMMs, and retail exec of major national accounts Excellent organizational skills Strong interpersonal and presentation skills Computer proficiency Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team Positive  "can do"  attitude Passion for cooking  - a definite plus. Up to 50% travel