National Account Manager US Sephora (m/f/x)

Yepoda

• $140K — $170K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 to 10+ years of experience in national account management or commercial roles in beauty or consumer brands
  • Direct experience with major beauty retailers, ideally Sephora
  • Strong strategic and commercial mindset with negotiation experience
  • Solid understanding of retail KPIs and sales planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience with marketing, supply chain, and finance
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Own the relationship with Sephora US as the primary contact
  • Lead negotiations for assortments and promotional calendars
  • Drive sales performance by analyzing retail KPIs
  • Develop account strategies for in-store and online channels
  • Collaborate with internal teams for successful execution of launches
  • Manage forecasting and inventory planning
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities
  • Support retail expansion initiatives and new store launches

Benefits

  • Key role in developing Yepoda's partnership with Sephora US
  • Remote work option with flexibility
  • Collaboration with an international team and occasional travel to Berlin
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee discounts on Yepoda products
  • Collaborative work environment with flat hierarchies
  • Growth opportunities within a fast-moving beauty brand
Full Job Description
Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 USD, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonus compensation.

As Yepoda prepares to launch with Sephora in the United States, we are looking for a National Account Manager, Sephora US to lead our strategic partnership with Sephora US and help drive our retail growth in this exciting new market.

Your Tasks
  • Own the relationship with Sephora US, serving as the main point of contact for commercial discussions, planning, and day-to-day account management
  • Lead commercial negotiations across assortments, launch plans, promotional calendars, and growth opportunities
  • Drive strong sales performance by analyzing retail KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities, and building action plans with Sephora
  • Develop account strategies across both in-store and online channels to support visibility, productivity, and brand growth
  • Partner closely with internal teams, including marketing, supply chain, finance, and product, to ensure smooth execution of launches and campaigns
  • Manage forecasting, sell-through analysis, and inventory planning to support healthy stock levels and operational excellence
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and category developments to identify opportunities for growth within the US market
  • Support broader retail expansion initiatives, including new store launches, key activations, and strategic account opportunities


Your Profile
  • 8 to 10+ years of experience in national account management, key account management, retail partnerships, or commercial roles within beauty, skincare, or consumer brands
  • Direct experience working with major beauty retailers, ideally Sephora or other premium retail partners
  • Strong commercial and strategic mindset, with experience negotiating assortments, promotional calendars, and retail growth plans
  • Solid understanding of retail KPIs, forecasting, sales planning, and performance management
  • Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and finance teams
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing business where priorities can move quickly
  • Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to work closely with our Berlin-based HQ across time zones
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

What We Offer
  • The opportunity to play a key role in building Yepoda's partnership with Sephora US from the ground up
  • A remote role based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with flexibility and autonomy in how you work
  • The chance to collaborate with an international team and travel occasionally to our headquarters in Berlin
  • 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
  • The opportunity to grow with a fast-moving beauty brand at a very exciting stage


Would you like to be part of the team? Then we'd love to hear from you! 🫰

Make sure to apply by clicking on the "Apply for this job" button below. Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in the English language. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.

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