Senior Manager, Key Accounts at Sol de Janeiro

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
BeautyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required minimum

Responsibilities

  • Manage key account wholesale business for Sol de Janeiro and build strong, collaborative relationships with retailer teams
  • Grow the wholesale businesses in alignment with shared performance goals, remaining competitive and maintaining top rankings, advocating for brand opportunities with retailer counterparts
  • Own retailer meeting preparation including presentation materials, market samples, product samples, shipments, and meeting room set up
  • Manage 360 omnichannel opportunity planning in partnership with retailer and internal teams, including digital and in-store exposures for both permanent fixturing and temporary locations, sell-in sales, dot.com, media and social strategy, and sampling and loyalty/CRM initiatives, optimizing key levers and being best-in-class partners
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams and retailer partners to build new go-to-market strategies and 360 support elements to maximize core and new launches tailored to retail partners’ needs
  • Partner with field, education and events internal resources to align on strategy, planning and execution to support core and new launches
  • Own and manage retailer timelines and deliverables including new product forms, pricing set up and changes, samples, and logistic information
  • Build and own key account bottoms-up sell-in and sell-through plan
  • Project and track to gross shipment budgets and proactively seek out and maximize sell-in potential
  • Identify risks and opportunities to sell-in and sell-through plan and generate innovative solutions
  • Partner with internal and retailer planning partners to develop and communicate detailed plans and ensure adequate inventory support
  • Partner with visual merchandising, marketing and retailer teams to execute instore visual merchandising deliverables including design, planograms, timelines (endcaps/towers/gondola), and corresponding inventory planning and support
  • Conduct weekly and monthly sales reporting, analysis, and communication, identifying opportunities, amplifying successes, tracking rankings, etc

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Account ManagementWholesale ManagementRetail PartnershipsOmnichannel StrategyRelationship BuildingSales GrowthCross-Functional CollaborationLaunch Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or on-site?

The role is on-site and requires occasional travel.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities for this role?

The role involves managing key account wholesale business, building relationships with retailer teams, growing wholesale businesses, owning retailer meeting preparation, managing omnichannel opportunity planning, and supporting core and launch strategies with cross-functional teams.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

This role reports to the Director, Key Accounts and works alongside cross-functional sales, marketing, digital, operations, and finance teams.

What kind of experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates will have experience in omnichannel account leadership, retail partnership management, relationship-building with retailer merchant teams, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on sales growth and launch strategies.

Sol de Janeiro

Brazilian-inspired skincare and body care products

About Sol de Janeiro

Sol de Janeiro creates skin and body care products inspired by Brazil, including creams, lotions, shower gels, and perfumes. Their offerings feature unique scents and ingredients, such as the popular Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. The company distinguishes itself by focusing on sustainability and ethical practices, using vegan-friendly and reef-safe ingredients. Sol de Janeiro aims to provide luxurious skincare that promotes self-care while celebrating Brazilian culture.

Town of Wallkill, New YorkHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$14.2MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Competition from established premium skincare brands may impact market share.
L'Occitane's acquisition might alter Sol de Janeiro's brand identity.
Brazilian-inspired themes may limit appeal in non-tropical markets.

Differentiation

Sol de Janeiro captures Brazil's essence with unique scents and ingredients.
The brand emphasizes vegan-friendly and reef-safe ingredients in its products.
Sol de Janeiro's multi-channel approach enhances its market presence and accessibility.

Upsides

Increased demand for vegan and cruelty-free products boosts Sol de Janeiro's market appeal.
Experiential marketing strategies enhance consumer engagement and brand loyalty.
L'Occitane's acquisition could expand Sol de Janeiro's international distribution.

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