No7 Beauty Company · 1 week ago
Senior Account Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expNo7 Beauty Company is a modern consumer goods company that combines traditional and digital-first business approaches. The Senior Account Manager will lead the partnership with Walgreens, focusing on driving sales growth, optimizing customer service, and building strong cross-functional relationships while managing financial forecasting and retail strategies.
BeautyCosmeticsPersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
Lead Merchant Partnership: Serve as the primary point of contact for the Walgreens merchant team; own the relationship to ensure alignment on joint business objectives and long-term strategies
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Cultivate high-impact relationships with internal departments and key stakeholders at Walgreens to facilitate smooth operations and project execution
Assortment & Distribution: Establish and execute assortment and distribution plans that align with brand goals and retailer capabilities
Drive Sales Performance: Deliver the annual sales plan by working closely with Walgreens to exceed sales targets (gross and net) and identify new growth opportunities
Financial Ownership: Manage the delivery of financial budgets, forecasting, and performance tracking. Oversee commercial reporting on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
Trade Investment: Manage trade investment budgets effectively to maximize ROI
Omnichannel Execution: Develop and execute a digital plan that complements brick-and-mortar strategies to drive a cohesive customer experience
Promotional Planning: Set, implement, and evaluate integrated activity and promotional plans to increase market share
Inventory Management: Analyze weekly sales performance and inventory levels to ensure optimal on-shelf availability
Supply Chain Partnership: Collaborate with internal Demand and Supply Planning teams to secure planned receipts and maintain healthy inventory levels
Performance Analysis: Continuously monitor business performance against budget; initiate corrective action plans when required to bridge gaps
Talent Development: Coach and mentor the Assistant Account Manager – Walgreens, providing ongoing feedback and support to foster professional growth
Customer Service Excellence: Ensure the team addresses business needs promptly and effectively, implementing initiatives that enhance the overall customer experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field required
6+ years of progressive experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sales or account management
Proven experience in sales strategy development, execution, and long-term account planning
Experience building, managing, and optimizing financial forecasts and P&L management
Outstanding analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel; ability to translate complex data into strategic, actionable insights
Excellent presentation and negotiation skills, with the confidence to influence high-stakes discussions with senior leadership both internally and externally
Ability to work effectively in a complex matrix environment and collaborate cross-functionally
Proactive problem solver with excellent decision-making and prioritization skills to manage multiple complex projects successfully
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Beauty industry and drug channel direct sales experience is highly valued
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus plan
Employee Discounts
Company
No7 Beauty Company
No7 Beauty Company offers personalized beauty and skincare solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Miray Yavuzyilmaz
CFO, North America
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