About Nanobag
Our mission is to make the most practical bags in the world, and we plant one tree for every bag sold.
Website : www.nanobag.com
The Role
This is a hybrid sales + merchandising role . You will be responsible for opening retail accounts and making sure Nanobag actually sells once it’s in-store .
You’ll work directly with founders, buyers, and partners to define how Nanobag shows up on shelves, counters, and pegboards—then make sure it’s executed correctly.
Key Responsibilities
Retail Sales (Primary)
- Prospect, pitch, and open new retail accounts (independent & regional chains)
- Present Nanobag’s product range, pricing, and wholesale terms to buyers
- Manage the wholesale pipeline from first contact to reorders
- Negotiate MOQs, margins, and initial assortments
- Maintain and grow key retail accounts
Merchandising & In-Store Execution
Advise retailers on SKU selection, placement, and display typeDefine basic planograms and merchandising guidelinesEnsure displays are set up correctly at launchCoordinate in-store displays (counter units, peg displays, shelf trays)Work with external designers or suppliers on display concepts and productionCollect feedback on sell-through, placement, and staff understandingRetail Strategy & Feedback Loop
Identify which products and displays perform best by store typeFeed insights back into product, packaging, and display developmentHelp standardize retail playbooks as the channel scalesSupport occasional staff training (product explanation, key selling points)What You Bring
3+ years experience in retail sales, wholesale, or field merchandisingProven track record placing products into physical retailExperience with soft goods, accessories, lifestyle, travel, or gift categoriesStrong understanding of how in-store placement impacts sell-throughComfortable talking margins, pricing, and buyer objectionsHighly organized and self-driven; comfortable building processes from scratchWillingness to travel to stores, trade shows, and key accounts