Description
Aquor Water Systems is seeking an experienced, driven sales leader to join our team as
Retail Account Director.
Position responsibilities will include:
● Owning and managing the Home Depot retail partnership end-to-end, serving as the
primary point of contact for all buyer and category manager relationships
● Developing and executing a brick-and-mortar sales strategy to grow revenue, expand
SKU assortment, and increase shelf presence across locations
● Negotiating promotional programs, seasonal campaigns, and co-op marketing
opportunities with retail partners
● Coordinating product placement, planogram compliance, and in-store merchandising
to maximize visibility and sell-through
● Monitoring and analyzing retail sales data, inventory levels, and market trends to
identify growth opportunities and address gaps
● Collaborating with internal marketing, operations, and product teams to align on
promotional calendars, product launches, and fulfillment requirements
● Managing retailer vendor portals, order workflows, and compliance requirements (e.g.,
EDI, packaging specs, labeling standards)
● Identifying and prospecting new big-box, hardware, and independent retail partners to
diversify and grow the channel
● Providing regular reporting to leadership on channel KPIs, forecasts, and strategic
recommendations
● Representing Aquor at trade shows, buyer meetings, and industry events as needed
Desired Qualifications:
● 5+ years of experience in retail account management, national accounts, or channel
sales — ideally within the home improvement, hardware, or building products industry
● Demonstrated experience working directly with a major brick-and-mortar retailer such
as Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, or similar
● Proven track record of growing a retail channel, hitting revenue targets, and managing
large, complex accounts
● Deep familiarity with retailer systems, processes, and compliance requirements
(vendor portals, EDI, planograms, promotional structures)
● Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence at
multiple levels within a retail organization
● Analytical mindset with experience using POS and sell-through data to inform strategy
● Self-starter comfortable working in a lean startup environment with a high degree of
ownership and autonomy
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to both internal
leadership and external partners
● Familiarity with tools such as Hubspot, GSuite, Slack, and retail vendor portals
● Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field preferred
Who Are You:
● You like to have fun, but get stuff done.
● You're a natural relationship-builder who knows how to navigate large retailer
organizations and get things across the finish line.
● You think like an owner — you see gaps in the channel and take initiative to close
them.
● You thrive in a fast-moving startup environment and can juggle strategic priorities
alongside day-to-day account demands.
● You're energized by building something new, not just maintaining the status quo.