At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage US retail accounts, support promotions, and build strong relationships with partners.
- Company: Fast-growing, mission-led challenger brand committed to sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, wellness days, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience exceptional growth and contribute to innovative product launches.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making an impact in the consumer market with clear career progression.
- Qualifications: 3 years in sales or account management, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
£40,000 - £45,000 + 10% Bonus
Central London/Hybrid (1 day in office)
1 wellness day per month, essentially 12 extra days off per year + working UK hours!
Ignite are partnering with 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 Junior 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
What we’re looking for:
- 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
Junior National Account Manager employer: Ignite
Join a dynamic and innovative FMCG challenger brand in East London, where your role as a Production Planner will be pivotal in driving operational excellence. With a strong emphasis on collaboration across departments, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that values diversity and encourages personal growth. Enjoy competitive salary packages and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment that is committed to your professional development.
