Requirements
* Experience within a sales, account management or commercial role, ideally within FMCG, consumer goods, housewares or retail
* Currently working as a Key Account Manager or a Regional Sales Manager/Territory Manager, Sales Executive or similar and ready to take the next step in your career
* Strong commercial awareness with a genuine interest in retail and consumer products
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Confident presenting ideas and influencing stakeholders at different levels
* Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
* Organised, proactive and highly motivated with a desire to learn and develop
* Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
* Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally to our London office
What the job involves
* We are looking for a talented and ambitious Key Account Manager to join our UK Sales team
* This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their commercial career and develop their account management expertise within a fast‑paced, market‑leading consumer goods business
* Reporting to the Sales Director, you will support and manage a portfolio of key retail customers across High Street/Brick & Mortar channels and Pureplay channels
* You will be responsible for building strong customer relationships, identifying growth opportunities, delivering new product launches and helping to execute commercial plans that drive profitable sales growth
* Support the delivery of sales, profit and distribution targets across a portfolio of key retail accounts
* Build strong relationships with customer contacts and become a trusted commercial partner
* Manage and develop existing customer relationships while identifying opportunities for further growth
* Work closely with customers to secure listings, maximise product availability and deliver successful new product launches
* Assist in the development and execution of Joint Business Plans, promotional activity and customer growth plans
* Analyse sales performance, identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve results
* Monitor competitor activity, market trends and customer performance to support commercial decision‑making
* Collaborate with internal teams including Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Product Development to deliver best‑in‑class customer support
* Support range reviews, promotional planning and customer presentations
* Maintain accurate forecasts, pricing information and customer administration
* Attend customer meetings, industry events and trade shows as required
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