Senior Account Manager, Americas

Reposted 3 Days Ago
New York, NY, USA
In-Office
130K-150K Annually
Senior level
Beauty • eCommerce • Software
The Role
Manage and grow retail partnerships (primarily Sephora) by developing account strategies, ensuring SKU/data governance, analyzing sales and inventory, coordinating retailer meetings and launches, and delivering data-driven recommendations to meet sales targets.
Summary Generated by Built In

Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness! 

Summary: Huda Beauty is seeking an experienced Senior Account Manager to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for maintaining and expanding our business relationship with Sephora and other retailers. Your strong experience and knowledge of Sephora's operations, product requirements, and customer preferences will be instrumental in achieving sales targets and fostering a mutually beneficial partnership. This position will give the right candidate exposure to many departments within the company and will provide insight and experience into how a beauty brand is managed from the corporate level.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Account Strategy & Retail Partnership

  • Develop and execute comprehensive account strategies to achieve sales targets and drive revenue growth in partnership with Sephora.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the brand and Sephora, fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
  • Identify business opportunities and risks through deep knowledge of Sephora programs and initiatives; translate insights into actionable growth plans.
  • Drive incremental brand visibility across brick-and-mortar stores and Sephora.com.
  • Lead retailer meeting coordination, including calendar management, agenda setting, and preparation of presentations.
  • Partner with senior leadership to plan and execute Market Week and ITK presentations.
  • Support account budget planning and track investment effectiveness and ROI.

SKU & Data Governance

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date product information across retailer portals (e.g., Riversand/Bowser, Ecomundo, K-Link, Snapstrat).
  • Ensure regulatory documentation and retailer requirements are complete and compliant.
  • Conduct regular audits to validate SKU attributes, pricing accuracy, and account data.
  • Manage and maintain pricing lists across domestic and international retail partners.

Data Analytics & Reporting

  • Monitor and analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and market trends using internal and external reporting tools.
  • Identify performance drivers, risks, and growth opportunities; develop data-driven recommendations.
  • Conduct multi-dimensional business analyses to support strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Track new product launch performance and provide insights to internal and global stakeholders.
  • Deliver regular business updates through clear and concise reports and presentations.
  • Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in account management or sales within the beauty industry; Sephora experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving sustained business growth
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with both external partners and internal stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of the beauty landscape, including market trends, competitive dynamics, and consumer behavior
  • Highly organized with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • High Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM platforms
  • Strategic, adaptable, and proactive; able to anticipate challenges and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative team player with a high degree of flexibility and ownership

Benefits
  • Monthly “Self-Love Days” – at company discretion
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
  • Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach
  • Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
  • Hybrid working schedules (home & office)
  • Quarterly product gifting


The pay range for this role is
$130k-$150k. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidates relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.


Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
  • 7-10 years experience in account management or sales within the beauty industry
  • Sephora experience
  • Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving business growth
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with external partners and internal stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of the beauty landscape, market trends, competitive dynamics, and consumer behavior
  • Highly organized with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM platforms
  • Strategic, adaptable, proactive with ability to anticipate challenges in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative team player with flexibility and ownership
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The Company
Dubai
864 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Here at Huda Beauty, our Mission is to create a world of beauty where everyone is celebrated, so that we can inspire you to find your magic! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we’re fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness! “ I have been a blogger, I have created social content, I have worked as a makeup artist, I have worked with manufacturers to create products in the lab, and I am the face of a brand. My experience in the industry has allowed me to really appreciate and understand the industry and look at it from different angles.” – Huda Kattan, Founder and Chairwoman. If you would like to join our Huda Beauty family, please find our live vacancies on our Jobs page.

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