{"id":1127451,"url":"https://alion.io/job/bda-account-manager-branded-merchandise-and-premium-retail","title":"Account Manager – Branded Merchandise","company":{"id":668847,"name":"BDA","domain":"bdainc.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/bdainc","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":86,"open_postings":8,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.375,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":138,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Marketing","role_family":"Marketing","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Washington, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":82000,"max_usd":161000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1260},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Salesforce","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T21:53:26Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T11:55:28Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"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.\nPosition Summary \nIn 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. \nYou must be both a strategist and a closer andthrive on expanding client relationships, exceeding sales goals, and delivering creative solutions that align with brand compliance and client marketing objectives. \nLocation: Flexible onsite schedule of4 days in office at our Woodinville, WA HQ, with frequent visits to client headquarter in Seattle, WA, and one day remote\nKey Responsibilities \nStrategic Sales & Account Growth \nOwn and exceed sales and margin goals across assigned accounts.\nIdentifynew opportunities within existing accounts to drive incremental revenue through strategic prospecting and relationship building.\nAct as a trusted advisor to clients, aligning merchandise strategies with their broader marketing and brand objectives.\nLead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Account Business Reviews (ABRs), delivering insights, performance metrics, and strategic roadmaps.\nForecast revenue and contribute to long-term strategic planning for key accounts. \nClient Relationship & Brand Stewardship \nBuild and maintainstrong relationships with client stakeholders, serving as the primary point of contact.\nEnsure full compliance with brand guidelines, contracts, and program standards.\nDeliver proactive, solutions-oriented support to meet evolving client needs, acting as both consultant and problem-solver \nCross-Functional Collaboration \nWork closely with Creative, Merchandising, Programs, Sales Ops, Supplier Relations, and other internal teams to deliver a best-in-class client experience.\nDevelop merchandise strategies that reflect market trends and elevate the client’s brand.\nCoordinate and manage multiple complex projects with varying scopes, timelines, and logistical considerations. \nOperational Execution \nEnsure client pre-sale, order and approval processes, supplier compliance standards and production timeline expectations are met\nEnsure all project communications, updates, and deliverables meet client and internal expectations.\nAccurately log and manage account activity in Salesforce to ensure full pipeline visibility and performance tracking. \nClient Events & Onboarding \nSuccessfully onboard new enterprise clients, ensuring a smooth and strategic launch.\nCoordinate and attend client events as needed, ensuring high satisfaction and brand alignment.\nParticipation in departmental and other meetings as required\nOther duties as assigned by direct manager, sales leadership and/or executive team \nQualifications \nBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field/experiences.\nExperience partnering with high-end retail clients(e.g., luxury, lifestyle, or premium food & beverage brands) to create bespoke promotional product assortments that reinforce brand identity and drive engagement. \n5+ years of experience in the branded merchandise/promotional products industry preferred.\nProven track recordof sales success and strategic account growth.\nExceptional communication skills - written, verbal, and interpersonal.\nHighly detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.\nComfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\nStrong judgment, professionalism, and ability to navigate sensitive client interactions.\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and in giving Presentations; Salesforce experience stronglypreferred.\nHigh levelof curiosity, accountability, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.\nWillingness to travel approximately 10%. \nWe are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is $92,000 to $95,000 in WA with bonus opportunities. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any offer. In the spirit of pay transparency, the range listed is the full base salary range for the role and hiring at the top of the range would not be typical, in order to allow for future salary growth. The range listed is just one component of BDA’s total compensation and rewards programs, which includes: robust PTO; vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays and summer Fridays, Benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, 401k; tuition reimbursement, mental health and financial wellness programs and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement. Certain revenue-generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation. \nBDA is more than a workplace - it’s a family. For more than four decades we’ve promoted a vibrant and welcoming culture that not only accepts but demands you to be different. The quirky, the bold, the creative and the unique make up the foundation of a company that the most iconic brands in the world look to help tell their story through the power of merchandise.\nBDA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\nConnect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.\nFor more information:\nwww.bdainc.com\nFor information about BDA's privacy policy for job applicants click here.\nMust be 18 years or older to apply.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6480,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Equity","Professional development","Wellness"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-22T22:29:16Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":138,"reasons":["conf:3","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/bda-account-manager-branded-merchandise-and-premium-retail","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/bda-account-manager-branded-merchandise-and-premium-retail.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T13:21:42Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}