UK Key Account /Business Development Manager- Automotive Car Care & FMCG Retail
National Accounts High-Profile Car Care Category UK & Ireland
Location & Package
Ideal location: Surrey / Hampshire / Berkshire (or commutable)
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 (negotiable)
Bonus OTE + Company Car + Pension
Strong support from a European manufacturing and technical base
Build a category - Own national accounts - New Business- Make your mark.
We're strengthening our UK commercial team and are looking for a high-calibre Key Account Manager / Business Development Manager with proven experience in Automotive Car Care, Motor Oils & Lubricants, or FMCG Retail National Accounts.
As a major European chemical manufacturer, we develop and supply high-performance Car Care products, and maintenance fluids to leading Automotive Retailers, Forecourt Groups, Supermarkets, DIY and Distribution partners across EMEA. This is a pivotal UK role with genuine scope to shape category strategy, grow national account sales alongside launching new products to market.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of key UK & Ireland accounts, targeting growth across:
Automotive Retail chains
Petrol Forecourt groups
Supermarkets & DIY chains
National Distributors & Regional Distributors
High-volume retail platforms
This is a commercially focused, customer facing role where your ability to balance volume, margin, range, and customer strategy will be critical.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
A Key Account Manager within Automotive Car Care, Lubricants, or FMCG National Accounts
Experienced in National Account or Top-Tier Regional / Key Account management
Commercially sharp, data-led, and confident facing senior retail buyers
Comfortable owning a category and influencing range, pricing, promotions, and space
This role would also suit a commercially driven Category Manager or Product Manager ready to step into a more sales-facing national accounts role.
What You'll Bring
Essential strengths include:
Proven success managing and growing National Retail or Large Distributor accounts
Strong commercial acumen: pricing, margin, volume, and promotional planning
Confidence using sales data to identify gaps and unlock opportunity
Ability to build long-term, trusted customer relationships
Experience launching new products and winning range acceptance
Highly desirable (but not essential):
Knowledge of Car Care, Motor Oils, Automotive Lubricants, or Maintenance Fluids
Experience linking the motorist, retailer, and category strategy
Why Join?
High-impact role with real ownership and visibility
Established products with strong technically manufactured credibility
Backed by a leading European manufacturer
Opportunity to shape and grow a car care category in the UK
Apply Now - Interviews Ongoing
We are actively interviewing, so early applications are encouraged.
To apply or have an initial confidential conversation, contact our exclusive recruitment partner:
Glen Shepherd
(phone number removed)
Please send your CV and a brief overview of how your experience aligns with this role.
We're hiring now - don't miss the opportunity.
JOB REF: 4322GS
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