Account Manager – Branded Merchandise and Premium Retail

About this role

Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.

Location: Woodinville, WA HQ, with frequent visits to client headquarter in Seattle, WA; or Nashville, TN, with remote work flexibility aside from visits to local clients.

Position Summary

In this role, you are both strategic and sales-driven to manage and grow a portfolio of high-value enterprise and/or hybrid accounts within the branded merchandise industry. This role requires a deep understanding of the promotional products and retail product development space, strong enterprise-level relationship management, and a proven ability to drive revenue growth through strategic planning, value-driven selling, and cross-functional collaboration.

You must be both a strategist and a closer and thrive on expanding client relationships, exceeding sales goals, and delivering creative solutions that align with brand compliance and client marketing objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sales & Account Growth

• Own and exceed sales and margin goals across assigned accounts.

• Identify new opportunities within existing accounts to drive incremental revenue through strategic prospecting and relationship building.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, aligning merchandise strategies with their broader marketing and brand objectives.