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, 25 days holiday, 12 wellness days, and remote-first work.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with accelerated development and diverse team culture.
- Why this job: Join a high-growth company and make a real impact from day one.
- Qualifications: 3 years in sales or account management, strong Excel skills, and a proactive mindset.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
A fast growing, mission led challenger brand that's redefining an everyday category through innovative products, honest conversations and a strong commitment to sustainability. As a certified B Corp, the business combines purpose with impressive commercial growth and is backed by an experienced group of investors and advisors from some of the world's leading consumer brands. Already stocked by major retailers across the UK and rapidly expanding its international footprint, the business is experiencing exceptional growth in the US and is now looking for a National Account Manager (US) to support the next stage of its journey.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high growth consumer brand where you'll work closely with leading retail partners, gain exposure to an international market and have a clear pathway to progress.
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.
- Around 3 years 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 for everything you can bring, the business can offer you:
- Competitive basic salary up to £40k dependent on experience.
- Remote first working with 1 day in the office per week.
- Personal development & training opportunities.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 12 wellness days - 1 to be taken each month.
- Hours are 9 - 5:30pm with 3 meetings per month outside of these hours.
- Mission led B Corp, better for people and the planet, led by passionate founders.
- High growth business, 85% YoY US growth with huge momentum.
- Real ownership from day 1 make an impact and help shape the business.
- Accelerated development, broad exposure in a fast paced scale up.
People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self.
We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us so you don’t miss them.
National Account Manager US in City of London employer: Ignite
Join a dynamic and mission-driven beauty challenger brand that prioritises sustainability and innovation, all while enjoying a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including 12 wellness days per year. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly expanding market, all within a supportive and inclusive work culture located in Central London. Experience the excitement of working with leading retail partners and be part of a company that values its people and the planet.