Account Executive

Position Description

We are looking for an experienced account executive with a track record of driving growth for consumer product brands, especially in health & wellness.  Your primary goal will be to get Essential Stacks’ core digestive health products range into health stores along the East Coast.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver growth primarily through opening new accounts with independent stores and regional chains
• Use your existing network of buyers to expand territory footprint on the East Coast
• Systematize the acquisition process so it can become a core SOP for the USA-wide accounts team
• Plan and execute quarterly in-store promotion campaigns for all key accounts
• Represent the Essential Stacks brand at all major East Coast trade and retailer events

Skills

• Opportunity analysis and execution of subsequent strategy in an efficient manner
• Outstanding sales & communication skills in person, via phone and email
• Building and maintaining relationships with key accounts, especially in person
• Essential Stacks collaborative tech stack – Google Docs, Google Sheets, Slack, Asana, Salesforce

Education & Experience

• 5+ years experience as an account executive – preferably for a premium product brand
• Track record of meeting sales goals and building lasting partnerships
• Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing – or related degree

Bonus

• Interest in gut health – especially if formed through a personal journey with digestive health
• Experience in dietary health supplements industry or similar, eg pharmaceuticals

Other Details

• Job type – full time
• Salary – negotiable base depending on experience & track record, plus an extremely lucrative commission structure (inc recurring/backend)
• Visa – we are not currently accepting applicants who require sponsorship to work in the US