National Account Manager US Sephora (m/f/x)

About Yepoda

Clean K-Beauty Innovation. No compromises.

Yepoda is a clean K-Beauty brand that actually proves it works. We make Korean skincare without any of the compromises. Everything is clinically tested, 100% vegan, and formulated above EU standards. So you get the innovation and the results that K-Beauty is known for, plus a real commitment to sustainability. And we make it genuinely fun and easy to use — skincare you actually look forward to.

Founded in 2020 by Sander Joonyoung van Bladel and Veronika Strotmann, Yepoda is a certified B Corp™ and 1% for the Planet member, based in the heart of Berlin. Our products are available through our own online shop and, since March 2025, at Sephora Europe — online and in over 650 stores. With a team of 140+ brilliant individuals from around the world, we are actively shaping Yepoda's story every day.

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 USD, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonus compensation.

As Yepoda prepares to launch with Sephora in the United States, we are looking for a National Account Manager, Sephora US to lead our strategic partnership with Sephora US and help drive our retail growth in this exciting new market.

Your Tasks

• Own the relationship with Sephora US, serving as the main point of contact for commercial discussions, planning, and day-to-day account management

• Lead commercial negotiations across assortments, launch plans, promotional calendars, and growth opportunities

• Drive strong sales performance by analyzing retail KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities, and building action plans with Sephora

• Develop account strategies across both in-store and online channels to support visibility, productivity, and brand growth

• Partner closely with internal teams, including marketing, supply chain, finance, and product, to ensure smooth execution of launches and campaigns

• Manage forecasting, sell-through analysis, and inventory planning to support healthy stock levels and operational excellence

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and category developments to identify opportunities for growth within the US market

• Support broader retail expansion initiatives, including new store launches, key activations, and strategic account opportunities

Your Profile

• 8 to 10+ years of experience in national account management, key account management, retail partnerships, or commercial roles within beauty, skincare, or consumer brands

• Direct experience working with major beauty retailers, ideally Sephora or other premium retail partners

• Strong commercial and strategic mindset, with experience negotiating assortments, promotional calendars, and retail growth plans

• Solid understanding of retail KPIs, forecasting, sales planning, and performance management

• Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and finance teams

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing business where priorities can move quickly

• Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to work closely with our Berlin-based HQ across time zones

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

What We Offer

• The opportunity to play a key role in building Yepoda’s partnership with Sephora US from the ground up

• A remote role based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with flexibility and autonomy in how you work

• The chance to collaborate with an international team and travel occasionally to our headquarters in Berlin

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k)

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave

• Paid parental leave

• Employee discounts on Yepoda products

• A collaborative, international work environment with flat hierarchies and trust by default

• The opportunity to grow with a fast-moving beauty brand at a very exciting stage

Would you like to be part of the team? Then we'd love to hear from you! 🫰✨

Make sure to apply by clicking on the “Apply for this job” button below. Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in the English language. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.

Yepoda is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.