Withings

Senior Key Account Manager, Retail (North America)

Withings$110K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years managing key retail accounts in the US, preferably in consumer electronics or wearables.
  • Proven ability to both grow existing accounts and develop new distribution channels.
  • Strong negotiation skills with a solid understanding of retail KPIs and performance data.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects without formal authority.
  • Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

  • Grow sell-in and sell-out across major US retail accounts through negotiation and strategic commercial agreements.
  • Develop new distribution channels in pharmacy, jewelry, sporting goods, and specialty health retail.
  • Expand presence in Canada and Mexico by strengthening distributor relationships.
  • Design trade marketing campaigns that drive measurable sales increases both in-store and online.
  • Oversee a Channel Marketing Specialist to ensure alignment with commercial priorities.
  • Monitor stock levels and sales data to prevent inventory issues and maintain operational health.
  • Track investment against ROI to optimize spending and maximize returns.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with a commission structure.
  • Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental & Vision, along with life and disability insurance.
  • 6% 401(k) company match to support long-term financial goals.
  • Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick days, and family leave.
  • Reimbursements for fitness club memberships and use of Health & Dependent Care FSAs.
  • Daily snacks and coffee provided at the Boston office, with access to company products.
  • Investment in training and development to foster personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
The role:

We're looking for a Senior Key Account Manager to lead and grow Withings' presence across major US retail accounts - Best Buy, Target, DSG, and HSA/FSA channels among them. This is a hands-on, hunter-and-farmer role: you'll deepen the partnerships we already have while aggressively opening new distribution ground in pharmacy, jewelry, sporting goods, and specialty health retail. You'll report to the Head of Retail Sales.

What you'll do:
  • Grow sell-in and sell-out across major US accounts, negotiating commercial agreements, promotional calendars, and on-shelf presence that strengthen Withings' position as a strategic partner.
  • Open new distribution verticals - including pharmacy, jewelry, sport shops, and FSA/HSA stores - building relationships with buyers and decision-makers from the ground up.
  • Expand Withings' footprint in Canada and Mexico by developing existing distributor partnerships.
  • Design and execute trade marketing campaigns, in-store and online, that convert into measurable sell-out lift.
  • Guide the day-to-day work of a Channel Marketing Specialist, keeping activations aligned with commercial priorities even without formal reporting authority.
  • Monitor stock levels, forecast accuracy, and sell-out data to head off out-of-stock risk and keep inventory healthy.
  • Track co-op and MDF trade investment against ROI, and adjust spend to maximize return.
  • Travel extensively across the region to visit accounts, audit stores, and meet partners in the field.

Requirements

What you'll bring
  • 3+ years managing key retail accounts in the US market, ideally in consumer electronics, wearables, or connected technology.
  • A proven track record of both growing existing accounts and opening new distribution channels from scratch.
  • Strong negotiation skills and a sharp analytical mindset - fluent in retail KPIs, sales planning, and performance data.
  • Comfort leading cross-functional work and shaping marketing execution without formal authority over the people involved.
  • Willingness to travel extensively within the territory for account visits, store audits, and partner meetings.


Bonus points for
  • Fluency in French and/or Spanish.
  • Experience managing distributor relationships in Canada or Mexico.
  • Background in an agile start-up or scale-up environment.

Benefits

What we offer
  • Competitive base salary plus commission structure.
  • Health coverage (Medical, Dental & Vision), life insurance, and short/long-term disability.
  • 6% 401(k) company match.
  • Generous PTO including vacation, sick days, and public holidays; family leave (maternity & paternity).
  • Fitness club reimbursement, Healthcare & Dependent Care FSA, Commuter FSA.
  • Daily coffee & snacks in the Boston office, plus access to Withings products.
  • Training & development investment - we want you to grow with the business.

About Withings

Withings is a consumer electronics company that develops health and fitness tracking devices. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. Withings has a range of products including smart scales, blood pressure monitors, and sleep trackers. The company was acquired by Nokia in 2016 and then sold back to its original founders in 2018. Withings has partnerships with major companies such as Apple and Google.
Learn more about Withings
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2008

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