Key Account Manager - GOLF (UK - North)

Skechers; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear company is seeking a Key Account Manager to manage and develop key accounts within their Performance Division, specifically in golf. The role requires proven account management experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence decisions. Ideal candidates will have advanced Excel proficiency and be comfortable traveling extensively across the UK. The position includes a competitive salary, a dynamic work environment, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Dynamic work environment

Product discount

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the golf industry.
• Ability to travel extensively across the UK.
• High level of professionalism and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop accounts within the Performance Division.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with accounts.
• Achieve annual commercial revenue sales targets.

Skills

Managing and delivering results as an Account Manager

Planning and organisational skills

Influencing decisions

Data analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong negotiation skills

Understanding competition law

Self-sufficiency

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

As a Key Account Manager you will manage and develop accounts within our Performance Division, particularly Skechers Golf. You will ensure focus and expertise is given to our major accounts, which is a critical part of the developing business, driving our growth expectation, along with building account plans and objectives.

Do you have a proven track record of managing and delivering consistent results as an Account Manager within the golf industry?

If so, we want you to join our team as a 'Key Account Manager'

This will entail developing a deep understanding of each account, across buying, merchandising and marketing to build trusting relationships cross-functionally to understand their business needs whilst communicating the objectives of Skechers.

You will manage the sell‑in process for Skechers Performance product with a particular focus on Golf to achieve annual commercial revenue sales targets.

With competitive salary and benefits, plus opportunities for career growth. You can make your mark in the world of retail with Skechers!We want you to be yourself and feel welcome when you join us.

What we’re looking for

• Must have a proven track record of managing and delivering consistent results as a GOLF Account Manager or equivalent.
• Strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to influence decisions internally and externally.
• Understanding of broader business financial principles and commerciality.
• Must be comfortable using data analytically to inform thinking and build compelling commercial arguments.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in Word and PowerPoint.
• Works with customers and internal teams to bring the voice of the customer back into the business to implement solutions.
• Strong commercial acumen, with an understanding of broader business financial principles.
• Ability to analyse and identify trends, to recommend new ideas to drive strategies and efficiencies; ability to work in a fast‑paced and results‑driven business.
• Ability to build a persuasive selling story through strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of competition law.
• High level of literacy and numeracy.
• Must display a high degree of professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
• High tenacity to maintain high standards, accuracy, and a passion to achieve results.
• Self‑sufficient and comfortable working with minimum supervision.

We’re ideally looking for someone based in the North of the UK where these accounts are situated. This role will require extensive travel across the UK with occasional international travel.

Skechers offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• A fun and dynamic work environment
• Product discount
• Free onsite parking

Find out more about our benefits and perks once you’ve applied!

This is a great opportunity to join us and make a positive impact. If you feel you can be a true brand ambassador for Skechers, apply now.

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e‑commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

Be You — Feel Welcome

Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.