Loop earplugs

Freelance Retail Account Manager

New York, US Full Time

We are Loop 

Loop Earplugs is reinventing how people experience the world by enabling them to live life at their own volume. 2024 was a pivotal year at Loop – we hit 14,000,000 earplugs sold, were named ‘The Best Earplugs for Concerts’ by The New York Times, and expanded our product offering to a complete range of solutions for day and night. Oh – and not to mention making history as the first company to win Deloitte’s Fast 50 Belgium twice. 

But this is just the beginning. As we continue to develop disruptive products, we’re constantly on the lookout for the next big idea - and building a team who can make it happen.

Being a Looper means making a difference. Whatever your role, this is your stage to make a real impact and bring your ideas to life. Better yet, you’ll join a fast-growing, global team of 250+ people who are passionate, down-to-earth and eager to tackle challenges together. 

Freelance Retail Account Manager 

6+ years in retail | New York based | contract for at least 6 month

About the Role 

Loop is looking for an experienced Retail Account Manager (Freelance) to support the rapid expansion of our retail channel. This is a commercially driven, hands-on role for someone who can both manage existing retail accounts and actively support new business development. 

You’ll play a key role in helping Loop expand its retail footprint — identifying new retail opportunities, supporting outreach and pitch conversations, and driving sell-in with prospective partners. At the same time, you’ll ensure strong execution across assigned accounts, maintaining momentum across launches, promotions, and base business. 

This role is ideal for someone entrepreneurial, proactive, and confident opening doors while also delivering disciplined account management. This is a contract position with meaningful ownership and immediate impact on retail growth. 

 

What You’ll Do 

  • Identify and support outreach to new retail partners aligned with Loop’s growth strategy
  • Lead or support pitch meetings, buyer conversations, and new retailer sell-in
  • Own day-to-day management of assigned retail accounts
  • Drive new product launches and promotional execution across accounts
  • Develop and maintain accurate volume forecasts and growth plans
  • Monitor sell-through and proactively identify expansion opportunities
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure launch readiness and inventory alignment 

 

What We’re Looking For 

  • 6+ years of experience in retail or national account management
  • Proven experience driving new business and opening retail accounts
  • Strong sell-in and buyer negotiation skills
  • Experience with retail forecasting and promotional planning
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently
  • Comfortable working at pace in a fast-growth environment
  • Available for at least 6 months

 

What Success Looks Like 

  • New retail opportunities progressed through pitch and sell-in stages
  • Seamless ownership of assigned accounts within the first 30 days
  • Strong execution across launches and promotions
  • Clear contribution to expanding Loop’s retail footprint 

 

Why join us? 

  • Our culture? We’re all about enabling growth by giving our team full autonomy to manage their own projects, be a thought leader, and truly make an impact on the company. 

  • We take care of our people. So, we pay them what they’re worth. We benchmark each salary extensively against local market data.

  • Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust. And we trust you to get on with your job, so there’ll be no micromanaging or peeking over your shoulder from us.

  • Benefits: Our benefits are all aimed towards looking after your health, and enabling you to live life to the fullest. So everything from health insurance and retirement savings to the latest tools is covered.

 
Come as you are, our equal opportunities employer statement 

Loop is an equal opportunities employer. We invest in diversity, ensure equality and encourage expression. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bias or discrimination towards applicants and employees. 

Live life at your volume. 🎶  We'll take care of your ears.