National Account Manager - Wholesale Partnerships

INKED by Dani is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced wholesale sales professional to join our team in New York City to expand our presence across major retail partners.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong track record of developing new retail partnerships and driving wholesale growth within the beauty, accessories, or consumer lifestyle space. The right candidate understands how to build relationships with retail buyers, open new accounts, and scale distribution with national retailers.

Location: New York City: On-site

Schedule: Full-time

Experience: 5+ years in wholesale sales, retail partnerships, or business development

About the Role:

This role focuses on expanding INKED by Dani’s wholesale distribution through new partnerships with national retailers while managing and growing key accounts.

You will be responsible for identifying new retail opportunities, building relationships with buyers, and leading the sales process from initial outreach through deal closure. Once new partnerships are established, you will also oversee the ongoing growth and performance of those accounts.

We’re looking for someone who understands how large retail organizations operate and has experience navigating buyer relationships, line reviews, and wholesale negotiations.

What You’ll Do:

Drive new wholesale partnerships with national and specialty retailers across beauty, lifestyle, and mass retail channels.

Build relationships with retail buyers and merchandising teams to introduce and expand INKED by Dani’s product offerings.

Lead the full sales cycle for new retail accounts, including outreach, presentations, negotiations, and onboarding.

Manage and grow a portfolio of wholesale accounts, monitoring sell-through performance and identifying opportunities for expansion.

Partner internally on product launches, seasonal assortments, and retail strategy to support account growth.

Analyze sales performance, forecasts, and retail trends to drive continued revenue growth.

Maintain accurate account records, pricing structures, and wholesale sales data.

What We’re Looking For:

5+ years of experience in wholesale sales, retail partnerships, or business development within beauty, accessories, fashion, or consumer lifestyle brands.

Proven experience opening new retail accounts and driving wholesale revenue growth.

Experience working with major retail partners such as beauty retailers, mass retailers, specialty chains, or department stores.

Strong understanding of retail math, forecasting, and sales planning.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple retail accounts and sales opportunities simultaneously.

Compensation:

$100K Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

Total On-Target Earnings: $175K–$200K+

Commission is based on overall wholesale sales performance, including both new accounts and growth within existing accounts.

Why Join INKED by Dani:

• INKED by Dani products are currently sold across 100+ national retailers, including major beauty, specialty, and mass retail partners. As we continue expanding distribution, this role will play a key part in growing our retail footprint and building the next phase of our wholesale business.