National Account Manager, Grocery

Not Your Mother's Haircare

. Align company strategy with the retail account’s direction and goals .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic account management, leveraging data for actionable insights, and developing profitable growth strategies within the retail sector. Proven ability to negotiate contracts, exceed sales targets, and build strong relationships with national accounts.

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Strategic NegotiationsSales Target AchievementAccount ManagementData AnalysisCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Item-Level ForecastingSales ForecastingMarket AnalysisStrategic PlanningContract Negotiation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCreative Problem SolvingAnalytical ThinkingLeadership SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

CPG Account ManagementRetail DynamicsCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket TrendsSales Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Align company strategy with the retail account’s direction and goals
Build and maintain relationships with all levels of retail customers
Oversee current product listings, new business opportunities, and new product launches
Develop strategies for profitable customer and category growth
Develop monthly sales and demand forecasts
Work cross-functionally within the organization
Monitor industry trends, competition, and account changes
Develop and maintain relationships with key national accounts
Understand the unique needs and objectives of each account
Meet or exceed sales targets and revenue goals
Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities
Develop strategic account plans with cross-functional teams
Execute strategies to achieve long-term business objectives
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms
Resolve relationship issues or conflicts
Communicate product/service value propositions to national accounts
Provide regular updates and reports to internal stakeholders and national accounts
Identify and address account challenges and obstacles
Monitor competitor activities and market conditions
Provide insights and recommendations based on market analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Trained in strategic negotiations
Experience leveraging data into actionable insights
Radical curiosity of retail and the constantly changing marketplace
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to proactively and creatively problem solve
Analytical and strategic thinking
Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally
Results-driven with a focus on achieving sales targets
Familiarity with industry and market dynamics relevant to the company’s products/services
Strong leadership skills
Strong presentation skills
Willingness to travel
Strong Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
Bachelor’s degree in business management
At least 3–5 years of current CPG account management experience working with retailers in the food channel
Current experience with item-level forecasting
Proven experience in sales, account management, or a related field
Experience managing national or key accounts is often preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation designed to reflect your skills and impact
PTO
Sick time
9 paid holidays
2 paid floating holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Company-paid short-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Roth retirement plan
401(k) retirement plan
4% employer match
Paid Parental Leave
Professional development reimbursement program
On-site fitness center
One Pass Select access
Exclusive product discounts
Annual Beauty & Wellness Credit
Volunteer Time Off
Monthly Networking Lunch Credit