Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES

We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, and much more.

WHO WE ARE

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich American history. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America’s first shovels. AMES® brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools helped build America for more than two hundred years. You can learn more about our history here.

Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools. Our leading global brands are sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities. To learn more about out business lines, visit our website: -us/.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

This position will work remote, based in either the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area, with occasional onsite presence as needed at our Smyrna, Georgia office, or in Orlando, Florida with occasional onsite presence at our Lake Nona office.

WHO YOU ARE

This role requires a dynamic, results-driven NAM for The Home Depot with a strong eCommerce and in-store background in the home center channel. The ideal candidate is a motivated “hunter” who excels at expanding existing business, developing new opportunities, and driving long-term strategic growth. Success in this role will come from a balanced combination of sales expertise, analytical capability, and operational understanding in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Develop and execute sales strategies to increase revenue and market share within assigned national home center accounts.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with Brand Advocate team, Orange Apron and merchant team.
• Identify new business opportunities across AMES business categories.
• Communicate and align customer strategies with internal stakeholders, ensuring cross-functional collaboration (marketing, operations, finance, supply chain).
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Lead customer presentations in both small group settings and large-scale meetings.
• Work collaboratively with AMES Home Depot eCommerce team on shared goals.
• Negotiate pricing, promotions, and contract terms to achieve company objectives.
• Partner with operations and fulfillment teams to ensure seamless order processing, supply chain efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor and manage account budgets, forecasts, and profitability targets.
• Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience selling into the home center channel; experience in the lawn and garden category strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Proven track record as a hunter with a demonstrated ability to open new business and expand existing accounts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Exceptional presentation skills, comfortable addressing both small teams and large audiences.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver compelling presentations and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong negotiation, mathematical, and analytical skills, with proven ability to secure favorable outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams to achieve customer and company objectives.
• Understanding of retail operations, supply chain processes, and fulfillment methods.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems; ability to generate and interpret reports.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Results-Oriented : Consistently meets or exceeds targets.
• Strategic Thinker : Can develop and articulate a long-term growth plan.
• Collaborative : Works well with diverse teams to drive shared success.
• Adaptable : Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Customer-Centric : Focused on building relationships that deliver value to both customer and company.

ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• This position is located both a manufacturing and office environment involving extensive travel. At times the associate may be required to stand for long periods of time. At other times the associate is required to sit for long periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may need the ability to lift and carry loads up to 20 pounds.
• The associate will be routinely exposed to a manufacturing environment and required to wear personal protective equipment.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The Ames Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

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