National Account Executive

Bayer SAS; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company in Reading is seeking an individual for commercial and P&L management, focusing on maintaining customer relationships and leading projects. Candidates must demonstrate strong commercial acumen and communication skills. The role offers a competitive compensation package, including flexible and hybrid working options, private healthcare, and ample opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

28 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Flexible working options

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and proven understanding of P&L drivers.
• Excellent communicator with confidence in presenting.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial P&L and strategic planning for Boots.
• Build relationships with Boots stakeholders.
• Lead projects with a focus on measurable impacts.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Organisational skills

Forecasting capabilities

Project leadership

Job description

Responsibilities

• Commercial & P&L Management.
• Elements of P&L ownership within the Boots account.
• Deliver forecast accuracy and manage risks/opportunities to hit commercial targets.
• Support the National Account Manager in shaping annual and long- term Boots strategies
• Customer & Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Boots buyers, merchandisers, and relevant stakeholders.
• Act as a day-to-day contact for Boots on defined areas of responsibility.
• Partner with cross-functional colleagues (Marketing, Finance, Supply, Digital, Medical, HCP) to deliver joint plans seamlessly.
• Joint Business Planning (JBP)
• Support the creation, maintenance, and execution of the JBP document.
• Monitor delivery of agreed activities, ensuring alignment between Boots and internal teams.
• Identify new opportunities for growth and collaboration.
• Project Leadership.
• Lead and deliver projects ensuring measurable impact and timely delivery.
• Work with internal stakeholders to execute brand strategies across Boots' in-store and online environments.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and proven understanding of P&L drivers.
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written) with confidence in presenting.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive alignment.
• Relationship builder, with the ability to establish trust and credibility with customers.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Accurate forecasting (within agreed tolerance).
• Delivery of brand P&L targets.
• Completion and execution of JBP activities.
• Effective leadership of designated projects with clear ROI.
• Strength and quality of Boots relationship (measured through feedback and results).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package consisting of an attractive base salary and annual bonus. Individual recognition awards can be granted in addition to company bonus.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare, generous pension scheme and Life Insurance
• Wellness programs and support
• Employee discount scheme
• State of the art offices
• International career possibilities
• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Help with home office equipment
• Volunteering days
• Support for professional growth in a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• We welcome and embrace diversity providing an inclusive working environment
• The best possible work-life balance is of great importance to us, which is why we support flexible hybrid working model.