Key Account Manager (FTC)

LG Household & Health Care UK ltd; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid work arrangement

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee benefits and staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

LG Household & Health Care UK ltd is seeking a Key Account Manager to join our UK team on a 24- month fixed-term contract. You will manage and develop a portfolio of key customer accounts and drive growth across the UK market.

The role requires 3–5 years' experience in FMCG sales, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work with retailers and internal teams to deliver sell-in and sell-out strategies. Hybrid working and UK location offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in Account Management or similar commercial role.
• FMCG experience, preferably Beauty/Personal Care or similar.
• Experience managing retail or wholesale accounts.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially aware with good analytical skills.
• Sales-driven, proactive and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of key customer accounts.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and identify opportunities for account growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail and business partners.
• Develop and support sell-in and sell-out strategies.
• Prepare sales forecasts, monthly reports and performance analysis.
• Plan and manage customer promotions and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Work closely with Marketing and internal teams to support sales and brand growth.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs and competitor activity.
• Conduct regular store visits to monitor product performance and positioning.
• Support new business and account development opportunities.

Skills

Account management

FMCG

Retail accounts

Negotiation

Communication

Team player

Job description

LG Household & Health Care is a global consumer goods company offering a diverse portfolio across Beauty, Personal Care and Household Care. We are committed to delivering high-quality and innovative products that meet the changing needs of consumers.

Our UK business is focused on developing and growing our brands within the UK and European markets. We work closely with major retailers and business partners to strengthen our market presence and create long-term growth opportunities.

We are looking for a Key Account Manager to join our UK team on a 24-month fixed-term contract. The role will focus on managing and developing key customer accounts, building strong relationships and supporting the continued growth of our brands across the UK market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of key customer accounts.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and identify opportunities for account growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail and business partners.
• Develop and support sell-in and sell-out strategies.
• Prepare sales forecasts, monthly reports and performance analysis.
• Plan and manage customer promotions and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Work closely with Marketing and internal teams to support sales and brand growth.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs and competitor activity.
• Conduct regular store visits to monitor product performance and positioning.
• Support new business and account development opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

• 3–5 years' experience in Account Management, Sales or a similar commercial role.
• FMCG experience, preferably within Beauty or Personal Care.
• Experience managing retail or wholesale accounts.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially aware with good analytical skills.
• Sales-driven, proactive and a strong team player.
  
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee benefits and staff discounts
• Opportunities for career development and progression