Account Manager, Retail & Promotional Strategy; Specialty Coffee

Overview

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Location: Seattle, WA with frequent visits to clients Headquarters (located in Seattle)

In this role, you are both strategic and sales-driven to manage and grow a portfolio of high-value enterprise and/or hybrid accounts within the branded merchandise industry. This role requires a deep understanding of the promotional products and retail product development space, strong enterprise-level relationship management, and a proven ability to drive revenue growth through strategic planning, value-driven selling, and cross-functional collaboration.

You must be both a strategist and a closer and thrive on expanding client relationships, exceeding sales goals, and delivering creative solutions that align with brand compliance and client marketing objectives.

• Strategic Sales & Account Growth:
  Own and exceed sales and margin goals across assigned accounts.
• Strategic Sales & Account Growth:
  Identify new opportunities within existing accounts to drive incremental revenue through strategic prospecting and relationship building.
• Strategic Sales & Account Growth:
  Act as a trusted advisor to clients, aligning merchandise strategies with their broader marketing and brand objectives.
• Strategic Sales & Account Growth:
  Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Account Business Reviews (ABRs), delivering insights, performance metrics, and strategic roadmaps.
• Strategic Sales & Account Growth:
  Forecast revenue and contribute to long-term strategic planning for key accounts.
• Client Relationship & Brand Stewardship:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, serving as the primary point of contact.
• Client Relationship & Brand Stewardship:
  Ensure full compliance with brand guidelines, contracts, and program standards.
• Client Relationship & Brand Stewardship:
  Deliver proactive, solutions-oriented support to meet evolving client needs, acting as both consultant and problem-solver.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Creative, Merchandising, Programs, Sales Ops, Supplier Relations, and other internal teams to deliver a best-in-class client experience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Develop merchandise strategies that reflect market trends and elevate the client’s brand.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate and manage multiple complex projects with varying scopes, timelines, and logistical considerations.
• Operational Execution:
  Ensure client pre-sale, order and approval processes, supplier compliance standards and production timeline expectations are met.
• Operational Execution:
  Ensure all project communications, updates, and deliverables meet client and internal expectations.
• Operational Execution:
  Accurately log and manage account activity in Salesforce to ensure full pipeline visibility and performance tracking.
• Client Events & Onboarding:
  Successfully onboard new enterprise clients, ensuring a smooth and strategic launch.
• Client Events & Onboarding:
  Coordinate and attend client events as needed, ensuring high satisfaction and brand alignment.
• Client Events & Onboarding:
  Participation in departmental and other meetings as required.
• Client Events & Onboarding:
  Other duties as assigned by direct manager, sales leadership and/or executive team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field / experiences.
• Experience partnering with high-end retail clients (e.g., luxury, lifestyle, or premium food & beverage brands) to create bespoke promotional product assortments that reinforce brand identity and drive engagement.
• 5+ years of experience in the branded merchandise/promotional products industry preferred.
• Proven track record of sales success and strategic account growth.
• Exceptional communication skills…