Key Account Manager (15 Month Maternity Cover - £45k + Bonus)
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Role Overview
Step into an exciting role in Milton Keynes, UK, working 37.5 hours a week as a Key Account Manager (15 Month Maternity Cover). You will oversee key customers within our wholesale portfolio, including our brand Fossil and license brands like Armani, Michael Kors, Diesel, etc. Your responsibilities include cultivating customer relationships, collaborating with retail buying teams, devising business strategies, and leading the field team working with independent markets.
What You'll Do
* Develop and implement business plans for B2B retail accounts across department stores, independents, and new business, aligned with Fossil's strategic account management process.
* Manage budgets, forecasts, and P&L for assigned accounts.
* Build strong customer relationships to maximize growth and profit opportunities.
* Conduct brand/product presentations for seasonal releases and launch exclusivities with merchants and the GTM team.
* Coordinate annual retailer promotional and sales activities.
* Perform weekly sales analytics, develop reports, and identify risks and opportunities.
* Lead internal and external business reviews and operational meetings.
* Manage and support the Customer Visual Executive field team to maximize independent business channels.
Who We're Looking For
* Effective written and verbal communicator.
* Proven experience in managing sales accounts and building key customer relationships, including negotiations.
* Expertise in stakeholder management and developing strategic business plans.
* Line management experience.
* Highly analytical with strong negotiation skills, ideally with formal training.
* Languages: English.
What We Offer
* Salary: £45,000
* Benefits include free parking, onsite gym, employee discounts, birthday watch, agile working policy (4 days in office, 1 from home), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, duvet days, Empower You days, holiday purchase option, health scheme, pension plan.
Our Values
We celebrate authenticity, grit, curiosity, humor, and impact—fostering diversity, innovation, and inclusion.
Application Process
* CV review, followed by automated video interview via Cammio.
* Successful candidates will be invited for a virtual or face-to-face interview.
Join us and work somewhere awesome! Our office is located at Ashton House, 497 Silbury Boulevard, MK9 2LD.
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