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National Account Manager

CompanyZURU
LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
TypeOnsite
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. 

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.

LIFE@ZURUZURU 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 RemunerationZURU – Reimagining tomorrow 🚀#LI-CM2We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.

These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.Apply for this job

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