Account Manager- Walgreens Remote (U.S. Based)
Stamford, CT - USA
Job Summary
We care for skin. We care for our people.
It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands Coppertone Aquaphor Eucerin and NIVEA focused on providing innovative clinically-proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries making people feel comfortable in their own skin.
At Beiersdorf we care beyond skin. We care for people our employees our customers our consumers and our communities and our planet. We know that diversity of thought backgrounds experience and perspective enriches our culture and supports innovation and ingenuity. We know that responsibly-sourced sustainable products and packaging make for a more sustainable future. And we know that when your skin feels better you feel better.
A welcoming workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals.
At Beiersdorf youll find:
A welcoming workplace that values diversity inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued respected and supported
Flexible teams that enjoy a challenge and the ability to make an impact
A dynamic community of life-long learners that values individual skills and a growth mindset as well as hard skills and established expertise
A purpose-led company that prioritizes your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to grow
A culture that lives by its core values of care trust simplicity and courage
Unique benefits that consider the whole person.
We understand that you have a life outside of work and we support you with unique benefits including:
Generous and flexible PTO policy
Paid Parental Leave
Comprehensive Wellness and Benefits program
Cash Balance Plan (similar to a pension)
401k match
Established Employee Resource Groups/affinity groups help to grow important connections and belonging with other colleagues
Experience skills and competencies that lend themselves to this role:
We know that experience comes in all forms. We are looking for individuals who bring new and diverse skills to the team.
The Account Manager Walgreens is responsible for helping with the delivery of the profitable growth ambition for the account by fully leveraging all capabilities assets and functions within the organization and by building and maintaining strong retailer relationships to proactively pursue category expansive opportunities. This role reports to the Team Lead Walgreens and is based remote with travel.
Account Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining nominated categories and relationships at Walgreens while supporting the overall business.
Support the management of the broker agency partners to in delivering defined objectives.
Develop business plans and strategies to drive category growth and sales at Walgreens
Manage the customer P&L Grow Net Sales and assist in the generation of accurate monthly sales forecasts.
Support the Account business and financial performance by driving volume growth share revenue and ROI improvements.
Development and analysis of account specific customized POS reports category management reports new item reports relevant analyses and shopper insights which lead to recommendations for account growth.
Communicate Internal Account POS Sales update weekly and monthly with driver and drags on business with relevant supplemental analysis to support.
Analyze and drive distribution shelving pricing and promotion strategy to optimize sales performance and trade spend ( TTC ) efficiency.
Development of the Account Brand strategy and pursue implementation by identifying and capturing new and/or emerging opportunities for account penetration.
Cross-functional systematic review of account plans and performance. Tailoring of company assets to meet/exceed account requirements and growth targets. Monitor account/customer performance issues and highlight issues as they occur.
Ensure the ongoing management of the KAP Financial Forecast Planning tool reflects the current business view incl new lines reviewing volume forecast assumptions up to date TTC investment etc
Optimize overall account business performance via joint strategic decision-making broaden and deepen account relationships and leverage resources.
Aid in development and management of Joint Business Plans which includes monthly updates to key account personnel and Drug Channel Director
Management of Promotion submission tracking post-promo evaluation and effectiveness leading to recommendations to enhance the ongoing business plan.
Develop and manage ecommerce business for account.
Drive executional excellence by managing Suncare DSD business for account and Suncare returns.
Take ownership of all ongoing display details and plans for on time development and delivery.
Manage New Item details and submissions as well as updating any current item changes with Account.
Pursue audit and overdue claims accuracy and repayment in a timely manner by researching backup and communicating directly with auditor
Utilize fact based selling to create quality presentations for account meetings monthly business updates and Business Line Reviews which lead to expanded opportunities across Product Placement Pricing & Promotions.
Delivery of Customer Insights-based recommendations that drive: Customer acceptance of BDF new items increase in distribution of existing BDF items agreement to carry BDF recommended category assortment and achievement of volume/profit/share goals
Maintenance of a strong voice for the Account Team at BDF HQ by being a vocal advocate for Walgreens needs during interactions with cross-functional internal teams
2-5 years required CPG sales/account management experience preferred.
Strong working knowledge of account specific systems.
Strong knowledge of CPG industry and the Walgreens account.
Strong use of IRI or Nielsen required.
Excellent computer literacy skills including Excel Word & Powerpoint etc
Negotiation skills.
Strong financial acumen and forecast management.
Excellent analytical & business report writing skills.
Exceptional communication skills with ability to present sell-in ideas.
BS Degree in Business or related field. MBA preferred.
Travel required (approximately 20-30%) to customer customer events store visits industry events BDF Stamford headquarter meetings etc.
Base Salary Range: $103300.00 - $129600.00 base salary
Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience skills and other factors.
At Beiersdorf we value diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants regardless of e.g. gender sexual identity nationality ethnicity religion or ideology disability or age. We would therefore ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance please feel free to upload your CV without a picture.
Beiersdorf North America - Recent Awards
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company Outlook ()
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company Work Life Balance (2025)
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company Culture ()
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company Compensation (-2025)
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company Perks and Benefits ()
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company for Happiness (20 2025)
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best General Manager (2020 )
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Sales Team ( 2025)
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Leadership Teams ()
Winner of Comparablys Award for Best Company for Diversity (2022)
Check us out on Comparably: trouble applying Go to to search our careers page. Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We care for skin, we care for people and we care beyond skin. That is what makes us unique.