National Account Manager Jobs in Minnesota
National Account Manager jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro, with additional hiring activity in Rochester and Duluth, across industries from medical devices and food manufacturing to technology and financial services. Employers such as 3M, General Mills, and UnitedHealth Group maintain large commercial teams in the state and consistently hire national account managers to lead multi-state client portfolios. Demand is strongest for candidates with experience in key account strategy, contract negotiations, and distributor channel management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Most National Account Managers execute the plan. This one writes it.
Who We Are
ZURU is a reimagination company. We look for categories that have stood still, then we build next-generation products and brands that set the new standard. ZURU Toys is reimagining play. ZURU Edge is reinventing everyday consumer brands. Rhodes Pet Science is reimagining pet science. ZURU Tech is leading the next building revolution.
ZURU started in 2003 with two brothers from New Zealand, and we're still founder-owned and operated today. Since then we've become the world's second-biggest privately held toy company, and nearly half of all Gen Y and Gen Z households with kids in the US own a ZURU product. Today we're 5,000 people in 34 offices, selling into more than 150 markets, backed by over 100 acres of fully automated manufacturing. And we're only getting started.
The Opportunity
As National Account Manager, you'll own ZURU Toys' drug channel in North America, leading our business with the major national drugstore chains. You set the channel strategy, own the senior buyer relationships and are accountable for performance, profitability and partnership quality. Drug is a different game from mass: most of the volume comes from seasonal, out-of-aisle and secondary placements rather than the everyday shelf, so winning means building a story that fits how these retailers and their shoppers work.
The Impact You'll Make
In the short term, the NAM brings dedicated focus to the drug channel, building trusted senior relationships with buyers and directors and keeping current programs delivering. Over the longer term, you'll build strong, defensible positions with our drug channel partners, win more seasonal and secondary placements year over year, and deliver a clear, scalable drug channel strategy.
What You'll Do
Channel ownership – Own the drug channel end to end and set clear account strategies, aligned to North America and global priorities.
Financial ownership – Full accountability for revenue, margin and profitability across your accounts.
Senior relationships – Lead top-to-top meetings, line reviews and long-term joint business planning with buyers and category teams.
Seasonal & secondary placements – Win and execute seasonal programs, out-of-aisle displays and secondary placements, which drive most of the channel's volume.
Pricing & promotions – Lead pricing, promotional plans and trade investment decisions.
Forecasting & supply – Drive disciplined forecasting with Demand Planning and Supply Chain to keep in-stocks high.
Cross-functional leadership – Bring Marketing, NPD and Supply Chain together to deliver for your accounts with pace and clarity.
What You'll Bring
5+ years' experience in national or strategic account management, with strong commercial judgement and P&L understanding.
Direct experience calling on national drugstore chains strongly preferred; strong traditional CPG backgrounds considered.
Experience winning seasonal and secondary placement programs.
Highly organized, with strong data and analytics skills (Excel; retail POS and syndicated data).
Confident influencing senior buyers and internal stakeholders. US work authorization required.
Who thrives at ZURU
This isn't a 9-to-5. We move fast, think big and set goals most companies would call impossible, then go after them. The people who thrive here are entrepreneurs at heart. They own their work, chase bold ideas and never stop raising the bar.
At ZURU, you drive your career, and we give you the platform to take it as far as you can. There are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else, and you'll be surrounded by talented people who make things happen. We're a true meritocracy: we reward impact, not tenure.
How we work
Big ideas happen when great people work side by side, so we're office-first by design. Being together means faster collaboration, sharper decisions and stronger teams, and it's where the real learning happens. Some flexibility may be available depending on the role, location and business needs, but most roles are office-based.
Want to see what life at ZURU really looks like? Follow LIFE@ZURU on Instagram or www.zuru.com
ZURU – Reimagining tomorrow
#LI-CM2
ZURU may use AI tools to help screen, assess or select applicants.
Most National Account Managers execute the plan. This one writes it.
Who We Are
ZURU is a reimagination company. We look for categories that have stood still, then we build next-generation products and brands that set the new standard. ZURU Toys is reimagining play. ZURU Edge is reinventing everyday consumer brands. Rhodes Pet Science is reimagining pet science. ZURU Tech is leading the next building revolution.
ZURU started in 2003 with two brothers from New Zealand, and we're still founder-owned and operated today. Since then we've become the world's second-biggest privately held toy company, and nearly half of all Gen Y and Gen Z households with kids in the US own a ZURU product. Today we're 5,000 people in 34 offices, selling into more than 150 markets, backed by over 100 acres of fully automated manufacturing. And we're only getting started.
The Opportunity
As National Account Manager, you'll own ZURU Toys' drug channel in North America, leading our business with the major national drugstore chains. You set the channel strategy, own the senior buyer relationships and are accountable for performance, profitability and partnership quality. Drug is a different game from mass: most of the volume comes from seasonal, out-of-aisle and secondary placements rather than the everyday shelf, so winning means building a story that fits how these retailers and their shoppers work.
The Impact You'll Make
In the short term, the NAM brings dedicated focus to the drug channel, building trusted senior relationships with buyers and directors and keeping current programs delivering. Over the longer term, you'll build strong, defensible positions with our drug channel partners, win more seasonal and secondary placements year over year, and deliver a clear, scalable drug channel strategy.
What You'll Do
Channel ownership – Own the drug channel end to end and set clear account strategies, aligned to North America and global priorities.
Financial ownership – Full accountability for revenue, margin and profitability across your accounts.
Senior relationships – Lead top-to-top meetings, line reviews and long-term joint business planning with buyers and category teams.
Seasonal & secondary placements – Win and execute seasonal programs, out-of-aisle displays and secondary placements, which drive most of the channel's volume.
Pricing & promotions – Lead pricing, promotional plans and trade investment decisions.
Forecasting & supply – Drive disciplined forecasting with Demand Planning and Supply Chain to keep in-stocks high.
Cross-functional leadership – Bring Marketing, NPD and Supply Chain together to deliver for your accounts with pace and clarity.
What You'll Bring
5+ years' experience in national or strategic account management, with strong commercial judgement and P&L understanding.
Direct experience calling on national drugstore chains strongly preferred; strong traditional CPG backgrounds considered.
Experience winning seasonal and secondary placement programs.
Highly organized, with strong data and analytics skills (Excel; retail POS and syndicated data).
Confident influencing senior buyers and internal stakeholders. US work authorization required.
Who thrives at ZURU
This isn't a 9-to-5. We move fast, think big and set goals most companies would call impossible, then go after them. The people who thrive here are entrepreneurs at heart. They own their work, chase bold ideas and never stop raising the bar.
At ZURU, you drive your career, and we give you the platform to take it as far as you can. There are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else, and you'll be surrounded by talented people who make things happen. We're a true meritocracy: we reward impact, not tenure.
How we work
Big ideas happen when great people work side by side, so we're office-first by design. Being together means faster collaboration, sharper decisions and stronger teams, and it's where the real learning happens. Some flexibility may be available depending on the role, location and business needs, but most roles are office-based.
Want to see what life at ZURU really looks like? Follow LIFE@ZURU on Instagram or www.zuru.com
ZURU – Reimagining tomorrow
#LI-CM2
ZURU may use AI tools to help screen, assess or select applicants.
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National Account Manager Job Market in Minnesota
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in national account manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most employers
- Five or more years of B2B sales or key account management experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-location client relationships across national territories
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics for pipeline management
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills for executive-level stakeholder engagement
- Willingness to travel regularly to client sites throughout assigned national account territory
National Account Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a national account manager in Minnesota?
Most national account manager roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related discipline, paired with progressive B2B sales experience. Minnesota does not require a state-issued license specifically for this role. Hiring employers in industries such as medical devices and food and beverage typically expect candidates to have moved through inside sales or regional account roles before stepping into a national book of business.
How much do national account managers make in Minnesota?
National account managers in Minnesota earn a median of about $76,750 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,680 for the lowest 10% to over $136,840 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire national account managers in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring national account managers in Minnesota include ZURU, Graco, and Ferrero, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's deep roots in medical technology, food manufacturing, and financial services mean that many of these employers manage large national client portfolios from their Twin Cities headquarters.
Which Minnesota cities have the most national account manager jobs?
Minneapolis, Eagan, and Osseo have the most national account manager openings in Minnesota. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro drives the majority of postings because it is home to a high concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and regional offices in sectors like healthcare, consumer goods, and technology, while Rochester benefits from the anchor presence of major medical institutions and their supplier networks.
Are there remote national account manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most fields, since national account management is fundamentally a relationship and communication role that does not require a fixed on-site presence. About 63% of national account manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in commercial sales functions. Strategic account planning, forecasting, and client reporting are the tasks most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a national account manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an inside sales or territory sales representative role at a Minnesota employer, where you build the account management fundamentals employers look for before promoting to national accounts. Large Minnesota-based companies in medical devices, packaged foods, and financial services frequently run structured sales development programs that place early-career candidates on a clear track toward key account responsibility. Earning a Certified Professional Sales Person credential or completing a sales management certificate through a Minnesota state university program can strengthen a candidate's profile considerably.
Where can I find and apply to national account manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to national account manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and account management experience, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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