Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cirkul is a rapidly growing company on a mission to transform how beverages are developed, distributed, and enjoyed. The National Account Manager (Convenience) is responsible for driving growth across key convenience store retailers, focusing on new business development and the expansion of existing partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Owns revenue, distribution, and velocity targets across assigned c-store accounts and consistently delivers against them
- Leads line reviews, buyer meetings, and modular resets to secure new item placements, expanded shelf space, and high-impact features
- Develops and executes promotional and pricing strategies aligned to high-volume retail environments
- Analyzes POS data, syndicated data, and retailer-specific reporting to identify growth opportunities
- Optimizes trade spend and promotional calendars to maximize ROI in large-scale retail programs
- Operates as the end-to-end owner of each account, from strategy through execution across stores and distribution centers
- Proactively identifies and resolves risks related to inventory, supply chain, and in-store execution
- Partners cross-functionally with supply chain, demand planning, and operations to support large-scale orders and replenishment
- Ensures alignment and execution of all deliverables coming out of buyer meetings and line reviews
- Uses data, margin implications, and customer strategy to inform decisions on pricing, pack sizes, assortment, and promotions
- Prioritizes initiatives that drive scale and efficiency across high-volume accounts
- Navigates complexity within mass and club environments, including longer planning cycles and larger order commitments
- Balances immediate opportunities (features, seasonal buys) with long-term growth (modular placement, expanded SKUs)
- Builds strong relationships with buyers, merchants, and cross-functional stakeholders within mass and club retailers
- Establishes credibility as a strategic partner by bringing insights, innovation, and solutions tailored to each retailer
- Expands internal networks within accounts to unlock opportunities across merchandising, supply chain, and marketing teams
- Represents Cirkul in line reviews, customer meetings, and key industry interactions
- Delivers on commitments with accuracy and consistency, especially in high-volume, high-stakes retail environments
- Provides reliable forecasting and clear communication on risks, supply, and performance
- Maintains transparency with both customers and internal teams to ensure alignment and execution
- Builds confidence through preparation, follow-through, and strong financial and operational acumen
- Deeply understands the dynamics of c-store retail, including shopper behavior, value expectations, and merchandising strategies
- Tailors product assortment, pack configurations, and pricing strategies to meet channel-specific needs
- Identifies and pursues new mass and club opportunities to expand Cirkul’s footprint
- Conducts store visits and market walks to evaluate execution, competitive landscape, and shopper trends, translating insights into action
Skills
- 4+ years of experience in CPG sales, with a focus on convenience retail
- Experience with high-volume retail, including forecasting, supply chain coordination, and large-scale promotions
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Experience with syndicated data and retailer-specific reporting tools
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage complexity and multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Willingness to travel to Tampa office and to customers on a weekly basis
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and market
- Generous benefits, 401k match, and PTO (even insurance for your fur babies!)
- Employee discounts on Cirkul products
- New corporate office space with great amenities
- Opportunity to work with a best in class team, in a hyper growth company, taking over the hydration industry
- A culture that rewards results
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