Sales Account Associate Manager chez Apothékary

Description

Apothékary is looking for a Sales/Account Associate Manager to support wholesale and retail account operations across key partners, with a strong preference for experience working with UNFI, Whole Foods, and Sprouts.

This role will be a blend of account management, sales support, and operational execution — ideal for someone highly organized who can manage retailer-facing administrative tasks while helping drive account growth and execution across both natural and specialty retail channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management and execution across wholesale, distribution, and retail accounts
• Assist with retailer and distributor communication, follow-ups, and ongoing account maintenance
• Coordinate item set up forms, new item submissions, retailer portals, and vendor onboarding documentation
• Help manage distributor relationships including UNFI operational requests, submission, and account coordination
• Manage timelines, follow-ups, and communication across internal and external partners
• Assist with trade planning, retailer programs, and sales support initiatives
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and field teams to ensure smooth execution of brand initiatives and campaigns
• Maintain reporting, trackers, and account documentation
• Provide operational and administrative support across accounts including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Ulta Beauty, and The Vitamin Shoppe 
• Assist leadership with ad hoc account projects, reporting, and sales support initiatives

Requirements

• 2-3+ years experience in CPG sales support, account management, or retail operations
• Strong preference for experience working with UNFI
• Familiarity with Whole Foods Market and/or Sprouts retailer processes strongly preferred
• Experience supporting Ulta Beauty and/or The Vitamin Shoppe accounts is a plus
• Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple accounts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in wellness, beauty, food/beverage, or natural CPG preferred
• Must be U.S. based

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental plan
• 10 days PTO annually
• 12 day (Monthly) paid Mental Health Days
• Salary Range: $65K - $75K annually