Senior National Account Manager (Premium Beauty)
London / Hybrid
4-Month Contract (Urgent Start)
We are looking for a commercially savvy, target-driven Senior National Account Manager to join a globally recognized, purpose-driven beauty brand. This is an urgent 4-month contract designed for a heavyweight professional who can accelerate sales growth and cultivate high-level retail relationships within the specialty beauty sector.
Your Key Responsibilities
Key Account Management
* Strategy & Execution: Develop and drive sales growth strategies and action plans to hit net, retail, and profit targets.
* Forecasting & Analysis: Own the retail sales forecasting and analyze business performance to provide strategic recommendations.
* KPI Reporting: Track opportunity waterfalls and lead KPIs to ensure a closed-loop between marketing and sales efforts.
* Retail Operations: Manage in-store assortments, fixture types, and visual merchandising across multiple channels.
* Team Leadership: Oversee retail sales staff through recruitment, training, and performance appraising.
* Product Marketing Liaison: Communicate product opportunities and GWP (Gift with Purchase) needs to global teams while managing retailer approvals.
* 360 Marketing: Build comprehensive retail marketing programs, utilizing .com levers, animations, events, and social media to drive brand awareness.
* Sampling & Negotiation: Negotiate and manage the execution of sampling programs and brand placement opportunities.
The Ideal Candidate
* Experience: 8+ years in sales and marketing within the Beauty and Specialty Retail sector (experience with high-end specialty retailers is essential).
* Analytical Mindset: Highly numerate and proficient at using data and trends to make strategic business recommendations.
* Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
* Leadership: Proven ability to manage teams and multiple projects under tight deadlines.
* Tech Savvy: Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
* Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.