At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage US retail accounts and drive innovative product launches.
- Company: Fast-growing, mission-led beauty brand with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 12 wellness days, remote work, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with accelerated career growth and a focus on diversity.
- Why this job: Join a high-growth brand and make a real impact in the beauty industry.
- Qualifications: 3 years in sales or account management, strong Excel skills, and great communication.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
A high-growth beauty challenger brand is seeking a National Account Manager (US) to support its expansion in the US market. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 with a 10% bonus and includes hybrid working arrangements, wellness days, and personal development opportunities.
What you’ll do:
- Own the day-to-day execution across multiple US retail accounts, working closely with buyers, brokers, and internal teams.
- Support promotions, range changes, pricing updates, and new line forms across retailer systems.
- Manage retailer and distributor portals, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
- Track promotions, stock levels, and sell-through, identifying risks and opportunities while supporting forecasting and account reporting.
- Prepare data, insights, and presentations for customer meetings and internal reviews.
- Partner with supply chain, finance, and marketing to ensure seamless execution across accounts.
- Support product launches, trade marketing, and seasonal plans.
- Build strong relationships with retail partners and brokers.
- Contribute to joint business planning with insight-led recommendations.
- Develop a strong understanding of the US market, shopper behaviour, and category dynamics.
What we’re looking for:
- Around 3 years of experience in sales, account management, or commercial roles within FMCG.
- Exposure to retail accounts, ideally large regional.
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills with confidence handling sales data.
- Understanding of promotions, forecasting, or trade spend.
- Highly organised with great attention to detail.
- Confident communicator who can build relationships internally and externally.
- Curious, proactive, and keen to learn.
In return, the business offers a competitive basic salary, remote-first working with one day in the office per week, personal development and training opportunities, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and 12 wellness days.
The company is a mission-led B Corp, committed to sustainability and creating an inclusive recruitment process.
Locations
National Account Manager US in City of London, London employer: Ignite
Join a dynamic and mission-driven beauty challenger brand that prioritises sustainability and innovation while offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including 12 wellness days and a hybrid work model. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, this fast-growing B Corp provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the US market, all within a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and authenticity.
