Junior National Account Manager

Artisan People Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty brand is seeking a dynamic Junior National Account Manager in London. The role involves driving growth within a key retailer, managing gross margin and local strategies, and building collaborative relationships. The ideal candidate should have experience with the Boots UK account, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a prominent opportunity to further develop one's career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the Boots UK Account.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced numerical and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive UK growth within the leading retailer.
• Manage gross margin and local market strategies.
• Build credible relationships with retail partners.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

A masstige beauty brand is looking for a dynamic Junior National Account Manager to be based in London.

The role

As Junior National Account Manager, you are responsible for contributing towards the development of one of the client’s three key pillar brand strategies focusing on a leading retailer. You will act as a key contact for all negotiation, commercial discussion and strategy with the retailer.

An overview of your key responsibilities :

• To drive the UK growth of the brand within the leading retailer
• Build upon the brand’s rapid growth in the retailer, maintaining sustainable profitability model
• Management of gross margin, COGS blend, investment and local market strategies balancing the overall P&L for your account
• To budget, forecast and manage the line level and account level requirement
• Influence both brand retailer initiatives, to creatively deliver a growth strategy, building upon collaborative relationships, both new and established
• Be the eyes and ears of the brand within the retailer, listening to feedback, reporting the strategies of the retailers back to the brand
• Build credible and collaborative relationships with all levels of the retail partner
• Be the driver of cross functional relationships internally and ensuring the strategic needs of the retailer business and its growth plan are met by the business
• Working closely with Finance to ensure business accounting is accurate

Sound like you?

Candidates must have some experience working with the Boots UK Account , building relationships and negotiating contacts. We could consider a current Boots employee looking for a promotion, a category manager or an assistant buyer.

You should be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess a relevant degree or equivalent. You possess advanced numerical and literacy skills, enabling you to translate data into actionable insights that drive positive change. Your excellent communication abilities ensure clear and compelling presentations. Extensive beauty industry knowledge is further complemented by your keen market awareness and consumer trend interpretation skills.

Your track record of progression and a mix of experience in both large and small companies, particularly within skincare, demonstrates a commitment to growth. Finally, your excellent communication skills, collaborative spirit, strong work ethic, and entrepreneurial drive position you for success.