National Account Manager

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A fast-growing health and wellness brand specializing in all-natural, organic OTC products is seeking a National Account Manager to elevate performance across drug, mass, and grocery channels. This strategic, cross-functional role blends retail execution, sales analytics, and marketing collaboration to drive growth in a competitive consumer landscape.

As a key member of the sales team, you’ll support national account relationships, optimize shopper marketing strategies, and leverage retail data to deliver revenue growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator with strong analytical skills, deep retail channel knowledge, and a passion for purpose-driven brands.

What YOU get to DO in this collaborative and strategic role:

  • Drive retail execution across drug, mass, and grocery channels, supporting national accounts and broker relationships.
  • Analyze POS, shipment, and competitive data using tools like NielsenIQ and IRI to uncover trends, performance gaps, and actionable insights.
  • Build compelling, data-backed sales presentations and retailer pitches that communicate shopper behavior, category trends, and ROI.
  • Collaborate with buyers on product placement, promotions, and shelf expansion using category and shopper data.
  • Partner with marketing to optimize digital shelf presence, retail media performance, and omnichannel strategies across retailer.com platforms.
  • Evaluate promotional ROI and develop structured tracking processes to inform future strategies.
  • Coordinate with brokers on promotional planning, line reviews, and business reviews to ensure alignment and flawless execution.
  • Manage operations including buyer meetings, sales documentation, pricing sheets, and portal submissions to meet retailer compliance standards.
  • Represent the brand at trade shows and industry events while staying ahead of trends in OTC, feminine health, and retail innovation.

What you NEED to SUCCEED in this dynamic role:

  • 3–7 years of experience in sales or account management roles within consumer packaged goods (CPG)
  • Experience working with grocery, drug, or mass retailers (e.g., Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Target, Kroger)
  • Prior experience in OTC, feminine care, or personal care categories
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to turn complex data into clear, compelling presentations
  • Familiarity with syndicated and retailer data platforms such as NielsenIQ, IRI, SPINS, 84.51°, or Scintilla
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills; highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity, initiative, and a drive to innovate through data
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% for meetings, events, and retailer visits