Orbit

National Account Manager - The Home Depot


PayCompetitive
LocationAtlanta/Georgia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: NATIO002186

      Orbit is looking for a full-time National Account Manager – The Home Depot. Why should you come work at Orbit? Because we are Changing the Way the World Waters through Conservation and Sustainability by developing and manufacturing innovative irrigation products.

      • Are you ready to help us Change the Way the World Waters?
      • Are you ready to be part of a team that values Quality of Life, Flexibility, and great Work-Life Balance?
      • Are you seeking an employer who values Caring Relationships and treating all team members as people?
      • Do you have a Positive Attitude and seek to work with like-minded individuals?
      • Do you want to be part of a team who has used Innovation and Continuous Improvement to succeed for over 50 years?
      • These are Orbit’s core values and are lived by our team members each day!

      A Day in the Life of the National Account Manager - The Home Depot

      The National Account Manager – The Home Depot is responsible for directly managing the assigned account (The Home Depot), driving sales growth, and maintaining strong customer relationships. This position acts as the primary liaison with customer organization, ensures service excellence, and works with the Senior Manager to set and achieve annual sales and profit goals.

      What are the requirements for this position?

      • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (MBA preferred).
      • Minimum of five years’ sales and management experience.
      • Travel required (~10%-20%).
      • Valid driver’s license required.
      • Must be based in the Atlanta area or within proximity.
      • Preferred experience in watering and irrigation.
      • Are you qualified for this position? If yes, apply NOW!

      We offer great benefits:

      • Competitive pay (salaried), plus bonus
      • Flexible office hours
      • PTO and paid holidays
      • Medical, dental, and vision insurances
      • Life insurance
      • Long- and short-term disability insurances
      • Employee discounts on Orbit, Gardena, and Husqvarna products
      • And more!

      Job Responsibilities:

      • Drives annual sales growth for The Home Depot
      • Cultivates and maintains relationships across all customer organization levels.
      • Develops and executes strategies, account plans, and product selections.
      • Manages product launches and program performance across categories.
      • Collaborate with customer to plan annual reviews and establish optimized product mixes.
      • Leads business planning efforts, ensuring alignment with customer goals.
      • Attends and actively participates in customer meetings and trainings.
      • Provides field insights through store visits to inform customer strategies.
      • Ensures accuracy in forecasts through collaboration with internal and customer forecasting teams.
      • Resolves excess and discontinued product challenges, maintaining inventory efficiency.
      • Coordinates closely with support departments (Sales, Marketing, Logistics) to meet customer expectations.
      • Conducts market research to stay informed on industry trends.
      • Submits timely reports and analysis to Senior Management.
      • Manages assigned budgets effectively.

      About Orbit

      Orbit Irrigation was founded over 50 years ago in Utah and is now part of the Gardena Division of the Husqvarna Group, creating the global leader in residential watering solutions. In addition, Orbit's B-hyve suite of smart products, with over 2 million connected devices, helps consumers conserve water, promote plant health, and save money. We are changing the way the world waters!

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      Orbit Irrigation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who participates in E-Verify. Reference checks are a prerequisite for employment. All offers are contingent on completion of a drug screening and may be contingent on completion of a criminal background check. All successful candidates must provide original documents that will establish their identity and eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

      Qualifications

      Education

      Required

      Bachelors

      Experience

      Required 5 years

      Years of Experience

  • About the company

      Orbit is the leader in commercial and home irrigation systems, outdoor timers, thermostarts, garden hoses and gardening tools.