Nathan Allen
About Nathan Allen
Nathan Allen is a National Account Manager at Spectrum Brands, Inc., with extensive experience in vendor and category management across various industries. He has held multiple roles in prominent companies, including Amazon and Mars Petcare US, and possesses a strong educational background in finance and e-commerce.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Nathan Allen has been serving as a National Account Manager at Spectrum Brands, Inc since 2021. His role focuses on managing key accounts and driving sales growth in the Greater Seattle Area. With a background in vendor management and category management, he leverages his expertise to enhance business relationships and optimize product offerings.
Previous Experience at Mars Petcare US
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Nathan worked at Mars Petcare US as a Team Lead for Amazon in 2017. His tenure lasted for 9 months in Seattle, WA, where he contributed to the company's strategic initiatives in the e-commerce space, particularly focusing on Amazon as a key sales channel.
Career Background in E-commerce and Retail
Nathan Allen has extensive experience in e-commerce and retail, having held various positions at notable companies. He worked as a Grocery Vendor Manager at Amazon from 2011 to 2013 and as a Senior Buyer for Sports & Outdoors at Groupon from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he served as Director of Sales at The Cairn Company from 2014 to 2017 and as Senior Business Manager at Flywheel Digital from 2017 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Nathan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance, General, HR, and Organizational Behavior from the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business, which he completed from 1995 to 1999. He also earned a Master's Certificate in E-commerce from Colorado Technical University in 2006. His educational background supports his specialization in vendor and category management across various industries.
Negotiation Training and Professional Skills
Nathan has formal '7-step' negotiation training that emphasizes collaborative and long-term partnerships. He is recognized for his honest and fair approach, which fosters trust and mutual respect with customers. His proven track record includes launching and growing new businesses quickly and sustainably within the e-commerce sector.