Role OverviewThe National Account Manager US Sephora will lead our strategic partnership with Sephora US, drive retail growth, and build a retail operating model for Yepoda in the US market. The role involves building relationships with Sephora US, leading launch execution, and driving strong sell-out performance. The National Account Manager will also partner with cross-functional teams, monitor market trends, and represent Yepoda as our first commercial presence on the ground in the US.
What You Will Do
The main day-to-day responsibilities include building and owning the relationship with Sephora US, leading launch execution, driving strong sell-out performance, and owning the operational rhythm of the account. The National Account Manager will also partner with cross-functional teams, monitor market trends, and represent Yepoda as our first commercial presence on the ground in the US.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of experience in national account management, key account management, trade marketing, or retail partnerships within beauty, skincare, or consumer brands. Direct experience working with Sephora US is a plus, and the candidate should be comfortable being deep in the detail and operating solo on the ground.
Requirements
- 5 to 7 years experience in national account management, key account management, trade marketing, or retail partnerships within beauty, skincare, or consumer brands
- Direct experience working with Sephora US, ideally including a brand launch or new brand entry within the last 3 years
- Experience from a scaling, challenger, or emerging brand where you have built processes, playbooks, or ways of working from scratch rather than inherited them
- Strong commercial and analytical mindset with a clear point of view on how to grow a Sephora account through both sell in and sell out levers
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with the confidence to challenge Sephora stakeholders and push initiatives forward
- Must be based in the United States and authorised to work in the country without current or future visa sponsorship
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Employee discounts on Yepoda products
- A collaborative, international work environment with flat hierarchies and trust by default
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