Key Account Manager

Ignite; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Ignite partners with a fast-growing lifestyle brand in London to hire a Key Account Manager. You will own a portfolio of premium retail and distribution partners, driving growth, onboarding new partners, and coordinating trade activations. The role targets strong retailer relationships and market expansion.

The position is Camden-based with a 5-day in-office pattern, offering a £50k base + bonus. You will collaborate with marketing and product teams to deliver standout activations and strengthen

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, sales, or trade marketing within FMCG or consumer brands.
• Strong relationship building with retailers, distributors, or partners.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to drive growth; highly organised with multiple accounts.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of retail and distribution partners.
• Identify and unlock growth opportunities across existing accounts.
• Drive commercial performance through distribution, rate of sale, and account expansion.
• Build and execute trade marketing plans and promotional calendars with retail partners.
• Deliver standout in store and online activations that drive visibility and trial.
• Support travel retail growth including merchandising, training, and market insight.
• Manage onboarding of new partners, ensuring smooth launches and accurate listings.
• Oversee order flow, stock coordination, and fulfilment across key accounts.
• Work cross functionally with marketing and creative teams to ensure strong brand execution in market.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Trade marketing

Relationship building

Commercial mindset

Organised

Communication

Job description

Key Account Manager – Lifestyle Retail London – 5 days in office £50k + bonus

Ignite are partnering with a fast growing, design led challenger brand operating at the intersection of wellness, habit change, and modern consumer lifestyle. Built in London and scaling globally, the business has created a plant powered alternative that reimagines everyday habits through aromatherapy inspired devices and blends. With a strong and growing community, the brand is stocked across a wide range of premium retailers and is on a mission to help people transition away from unwanted habits by offering a more considered, experience led alternative. Their products are focused on natural flavour profiles, sustainability, and habit replacement, with a proposition that sits firmly in the wellness and lifestyle space rather than traditional FMCG.

This is an opportunity to join a brand that is challenging category norms, building a distinctive retail presence, and continuing to expand across UK and international markets. The role is based in their Camden office and operates on a 5 days per week in office basis.

What you’ll do

• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of retail and distribution partners
• Identify and unlock growth opportunities across existing accounts
• Drive commercial performance through distribution, rate of sale, and account expansion
• Build and execute trade marketing plans and promotional calendars with retail partners
• Deliver standout in store and online activations that drive visibility and trial
• Support travel retail growth including merchandising, training, and market insight
• Manage onboarding of new partners, ensuring smooth launches and accurate listings
• Oversee order flow, stock coordination, and fulfilment across key accounts
• Work cross functionally with marketing and creative teams to ensure strong brand execution in market

What we’re looking for

• Experience in account management, sales, or trade marketing within FMCG or consumer brands
• Strong relationship building skills with retailers, distributors, or partners
• Commercial mindset with a proven ability to drive growthHighly organised with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities
• Confident communicator who can influence internally and externally
• Proactive, hands on approach with ownership and accountability
• Genuine interest in retail, shopper behaviour, and brand building in competitive markets

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We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us so you don’t miss them.