Job Description
your impact @ starface
Starface is expanding globally, and we are seeking a UK-based Contract Retail Account Manager to partner closely with our UK retailers to further develop and grow our footprint in the United Kingdom. In this role, you’ll report directly to our VP of Sales (based in the US). You will partner cross-functionally with our marketing team and get creative as we continue to build brand awareness and community in the UK, as well as with our operations team to monitor inventory levels, analyze and report on market trends, to support optimization of our sales growth.
The right person for this role has a strong sense of the landscape as well as existing relationships within the beauty retail space in the UK, is a strong relationship builder, and also has an analytical approach with the ability to understand and action on data and market trends to drive account and sales growth.
At Starface, we’re caring, joyful, bold, and resilient. We love people who defy convention and welcome an attitude of exploration into the bold and creative both in our marketing efforts externally and internally. If you are passionate about beauty and skincare, and want to be part of a growing, thriving company that deeply cares about our people and our mission, please keep reading!
we’ll count on you to
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with our UK-based retail partners (Superdrug, Boots, and SpaceNK) to drive sales and achieve targets
- Evaluate our existing UK-based accounts to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, determine areas for improvement, and help action on those results
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create and implement effective sales strategies and promotional campaigns in the UK market
- Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and optimize product assortment
- Help negotiate and manage contracts, pricing, and promotional agreements with UK retail partners
- Support monitoring of UK-specific inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment to prevent stockouts and - maximize sales opportunities
- Represent the brand at local trade shows, events, and sales meetings to showcase products and build brand awareness
this role is for you if
- You have 3-5+ years of experience working with key UK accounts (e.g. Superdrug, Boots), specifically within the beauty space (extra points for skin care experience!)
- You have a unique combination of sales, relationship management, and analytical skills; in other words, you’re a people person who can cozy up with a spreadsheet without hesitation
- You have strong presentation skills - you are able to use data to tell a story that is engaging, impactful, and influential
- You’re positive and solution-focused - there is no challenge you’re not eager to tackle
- You are able to work independently, but also thrive in a collaborative atmosphere
- We’re a scrappy startup at heart, so startup experience would be ideal
- Ability to occasionally align with US- based working hours (primarily Eastern Time Zone)
- While this role will be fully remote, there will be an expectation of some local travel to trade shows, events, and client sales meetings (up to 20%)
compensation & benefits
- This role will be a contractor position, with an hourly wage of approxmiately £25 (GBP) depending on level of work experience
- Flexible working hours & remote work