Junior Key Account Manager (Retail) - UK&I

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Junior Key Account Manager, where you will drive retail expansion and build strategic partnerships across the UK. This exciting role offers the chance to work with a global, multicultural team and contribute to empowering small business owners with innovative financial solutions. You will leverage your negotiation skills and sales expertise to secure key retail placements and enhance brand visibility. With a competitive salary, virtual stock options, and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the retail sector.

Benefits

Virtual Stock Options

Learning & Development Budget

Corporate Pension Scheme

28 Days Paid Leave

Regular Team Events

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in business development or retail sales.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and strong sales acumen.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the retail team to secure profitable deals.
• Manage and engage with top retail partners in UK&I.

Skills

Business Development

Key Account Management

Negotiation Skills

Sales Acumen

Communication Skills

Job description

Junior Key Account Manager (Retail) - UK&I, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Retail

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

SumUp card readers are available off-shelf in over 10+ stores and webshops across the EU at ‘Brick & Mortar’ retailers and e-tailers. In this role, you will be part of the Retail team, reporting to the Business Development Cluster Lead UKI & CEE, playing a key role in our retail expansion activities. We aim to make SumUp’s solutions easily accessible to business owners on every street corner through strategic retail partnerships across the continent.

Your responsibilities include working closely with our retail team to secure profitable deals and ensure product placement in key retail and e-tail locations, managing and engaging with top retail partners within UK&I, and leading the sales cycle from initial contact to partnership agreement. You will also build long-term strategic relationships, identify opportunities to enhance brand awareness, and co-lead retail partnership expansion.

You'll be great for this position if:

• You have 1-3 years of experience in business development, key account management, or retail sales within FMCG, Consumer Electronics, Cash & Carry, Office Supplies, or Trade Retail in the UK&I market.
• You possess exceptional negotiation skills, strong sales acumen, and a reputation for trustworthiness, with experience negotiating with buyers and retailers.
• You have experience in planning and executing joint business plans, both online and offline, to maximize product visibility and rotation.
• You are disciplined, drive operational excellence, and have strong communication skills with full professional proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Why you should join SumUp:

• Work with a global, multicultural team from 93 countries across 4 continents.
• Enjoy a competitive salary package, virtual stock options, and a learning & development budget.
• Benefit from a corporate pension scheme, 28 days’ paid leave, and other benefits.
• Be part of a passionate team that values results, with regular team events and a supportive work environment.

About SumUp:

We believe in the everyday hero. Our mission is to empower small business owners with powerful, easy-to-use financial solutions. We foster a diverse, inclusive workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from sources other than directly from candidates.

Job Application Tip:

Don’t worry if you don’t meet every criterion. We value potential and a willingness to learn, so apply even if you don’t tick all the boxes.