E-Commerce Account Manager (Amazon)

In this role you will be an integral part of the sales and digital teams. You will be empowered to develop the O-Cedar business in the e-commerce area focused on all retailers e-commerce platforms in the US. You will have a strong understanding of your customer set and the business, industry, economic model, and organizational trends. Partnering with cross functional teams including Business Intelligence, Marketing, and Procurement, you will maximize category potential and overall market share for your given customer set. You will learn about our marketing leading portfolio, and use your knowledge and expertise to drive incremental sales and strengthen retail partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the e-commerce US business, inclusive of annual negotiations, volume and profit plan delivery, working directly and indirectly with retailers stakeholders.
• As the subject matter expert you will manage products, new launches, promotional and advertising programs, and sales forecast.
• Manage trade funds to build out key campaign strategies determining most efficient means of allocating funds to meet internal KPI’s as well as meeting customer expectations.
• Lead effective communication of retailer information throughout the organization.
• Identify new e-commerce opportunities with our existing retail partners and support the accelerated development of our performance by building strong customer relationships, improving performance across search, digital shelf, product availability, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Please note this is a remote position and can sit anywhere in the US; however, there will be travel to Seattle and Aurora, IL at a minimum.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Sales, and/or Marketing a plus.
• Minimum 2 years experience in ecommerce with Amazon 1P experience highly preferred (this could be working for or calling on Amazon; however, we are looking for Vendor experience, not Marketplace).
• Experience with e-commerce platforms with proven track record in achieving results.
• Experience in Sales (B&M, e-commerce), Trade Marketing, Digital Marketing, Retail Buying, or Category Management preferred.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and conflict mediation skills to support rapid decision and problem resolution.
• Fundamental understanding of forecasting, trade spend management, and implementation.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and trade spend management tools. Experience with Syndigo / Syndicated data analysis preferred.

Company Introduction

Freudenberg Household Products (FHP) is the consumer products and professional cleaning product division of the Freudenberg Group – a multi-billion dollar, multi-national, privately held organization headquartered in Germany. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of over 10 billion euros. Freudenberg has businesses in the automotive, medical device, battery and fuel cell division and focuses on continuously developing new technology in every sector.

In some parts of the world, our division is known as Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (FHCS) and has individual operating companies in many countries, employing more than 3,200 people and hosting a distribution network in 35 countries. Our vision, making our world cleaner, includes a mission of providing superior home and cleaning products that are built to last for consumer households and professional cleaners.

O-Cedar is the well-established brand of FHCS in the United States. The products have more than 115 years of history in the US market and O-Cedar is the number one brand in the durable floor cleaning category in the US. O-Cedar products can be found in many retailers such as Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Costco and Amazon. In Canada, the brand is known as Vileda. It is the strength of our leading brands such as Vileda and O-Cedar that we continuously reinvent our solutions to make the consumers’ lives easier.

Our Vileda Professional team develops and manufactures leading edge cleaning solutions for professional users in various application areas, such as Healthcare, Controlled Environment, and General Building Cleaning. With over 50 years in the business, we know what needs professional users in different environments have. We offer solutions that help them to clean faster, more effectively, and at lower total costs. Based on sustainability principles, innovation in cleaning has always been a main focus in the daily work of Vileda Professional.

2025 Benefit Summary for US Office/Remote/Production Salaried Employees

At Freudenberg, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. From competitive salaries and health insurance to professional development opportunities and work-life balance initiatives, we are committed to providing a rewarding and supportive work environment. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.

• Health and Wellness:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for FTE (30+ hours/week) through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), offering multiple plan options to fit your needs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for high deductible plan.
• Short & long-term disability; basic life & AD&D.
• MDLIVE: 24/7, on-demand, virtual visits with a board-certified doctor or nurse practitioner for minor illnesses, as well as board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists, and other licensed clinicians.
• Health Advocate: assistance with enrollment questions, complex conditions, find specialists, address eldercare issues, clarify insurance coverage, work on claim denials, and help negotiate fees for non-covered services.
• Financial Benefits:
• Competitive salary and annual variable bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match at 100% of the first 3% you contribute, and 50% of the next 2%. You are always 100% vested in all contributions to the plan!
• Referral Bonus of $2,500 for Salaried/Office positions & $750 for Hourly positions.
• Work-Life Balance:
• Annual paid time off includes 17 days PTO + 3 sick/personal days + 12 holidays.
• 8 hours VTO (Volunteer Time Off), in addition to company sponsored volunteer opportunities.
• 2 weeks parental leave (new parents within 6 months of the birth or adoption of a child, after 2 months of employment).
• Finished your 40 hours? At 2:00 on Friday, leave for the weekend!
• Professional Development:
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250/annual) and continuing education opportunities.
• Access to LMS (Learning Management System) that includes LinkedIn Learning.
• Additional Perks:
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): call 24/7 for confidential assistance with nearly any personal matter you may be experiencing (examples include money, legal services, identity theft recovery, health, family, and work). You and your family have access to six free consultations with a licensed clinician per issue per calendar year.
• BenefitHub: save on thousands of items through an easy-to-use, exclusive discount marketplace that includes discounts on travel, hotels, restaurants, car rentals, your favorite local establishments and much more!
• Company-sponsored social events.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-MN

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