Full-Time

Account Manager

Multiple Teams

Murad

Murad

501-1,000 employees

Dermatologist-founded skincare brand with proven efficacy

Compensation Overview

$100k - $120k/yr

+ Annual bonus + Monthly home internet stipend + 401(k) employer match

El Segundo, CA, USA

Hybrid

Two days on-site per week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Bachelor's

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Power BI
Sales
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Word/Pages/Docs
Marketing
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, International Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Four to six years of account management, sales, distributor management, or business development experience within prestige beauty, skincare, wellness, personal care, or consumer products.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for communicating with distributor partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort working with sales data, forecasts, sell-through trends, and spreadsheets.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across functions and with external partners.
  • Flexibility to work across APAC and LATAM time zones and travel when needed.
  • English fluency is required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
  • Strong follow-through, attention to detail, and commitment to execution excellence.
  • A problem-solving mindset and willingness to take initiative while learning from senior leadership.
Responsibilities
  • Manage distributor and customer accounts across APAC, LATAM, and U.S. Professional channels, driving sales performance, business growth, and execution of the skincare portfolio.
  • Own sales forecasting, performance tracking, and business reporting for assigned markets, identifying risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to achieve business objectives.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, Education, Regulatory, and Customer Service teams to execute launches, replenishment plans, and ongoing business initiatives.
  • Manage order flow, inventory availability, product assortments, pricing updates, and promotional calendars.
  • Drive execution of new product launches, strategic brand initiatives, and hero product priorities with distributors and internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare and deliver business reviews, account recaps, sell-in and sell-through analyses, and performance presentations with actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Analyze market performance, competitive activity, consumer trends, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities and support strategic business planning.
  • Maintain forecasting tools, sales trackers, distributor scorecards, assortment records, and commercial documentation.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for distributor partners, ensuring follow-up on action items, issue resolution, promotional execution, and retail and e-commerce initiatives.
  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed for distributor meetings, customer engagement, market visits, regional events, and business reviews.
Desired Qualifications
  • Spanish and/or Mandarin proficiency is strongly preferred.
  • Vietnamese proficiency is a plus.

Murad develops and sells skincare products designed to improve total skin health. The company creates formulas that use a combination of proprietary active ingredients and clinical-grade technologies to treat various skin concerns. Unlike many competitors that focus on treating a single symptom or isolated skin issue, Murad’s products are formulated to address the health of the skin as a whole system. This approach is based on the research of its founder, who is both a board-certified dermatologist and a pharmacist. The company’s goal is to provide clinically proven solutions that support long-term skin wellness for both people and the planet.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Murad launched Biome-Balancing Calm & Recover Cream in July 2026, expanding trend-driven skincare.
  • Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum and Retinal ReSculpt keep Murad relevant in acne and anti-aging.
  • Refillable packaging and new bundles support repeat purchases and higher lifetime value.

What critics are saying

  • Ulta lists only 38 Murad products, signaling weak assortment versus larger prestige rivals.
  • Heavy discounting on Murad.com in August 2026 erodes premium pricing and brand equity.
  • Unilever can deprioritize Murad inside Prestige; a sell-down or asset swap would disrupt strategy.

What makes Murad unique

  • Dermatologist-founded Murad still sells clinically positioned skincare through Ulta and direct channels.
  • Unilever's 2015 Prestige ownership gives Murad global distribution and procurement leverage.
  • Refillable packaging and consultation partnerships reinforce a premium, science-led sustainability story.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Professional Development Budget

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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