National Account Executive – Currys

Samsung Electronics America; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company in the UK is on the lookout for an Account Executive to manage retail and indirect channels. The role requires exceptional analytical skills and the ability to handle commercial operations. Responsibilities include supporting day-to-day account management, reporting on sales performance, and coordinating marketing campaigns. Candidates should have experience in retail operations and strong Excel skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to product discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial account support within Consumer Electronics or Telecoms.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of retail and indirect accounts.
• Monitor sell-in and sell-out performance metrics.
• Coordinate promotions and seasonal campaigns.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Detail focus

Retail operations experience

Job description

Position Summary

Why join our team? The Account Executive plays a key supporting role in the commercial success of Samsung UK’s retail and indirect channel partnerships. Operating within the MX Division, this role supports the delivery of outstanding performance across Samsung’s entire Mobile product portfolio— including Smartphones, Tablets, Wearables, Computing, and Accessories. You will work closely with National Account Managers and cross‑functional teams to help implement commercial plans, coordinate product and promotional lifecycles, and manage key operational processes that enable account growth. This is an opportunity to contribute to high‑value channel performance while building commercial acumen, executional excellence, and partner engagement skills in a fast‑paced, market‑leading environment. Success in this role requires a commercially aware, detail‑focused, and analytically strong individual who can operate confidently with data, deadlines, and cross‑functional coordination.

Your key responsibilities

Commercial & Account Support

• Support the day‑to‑day running of key retail and indirect accounts, ensuring volume targets, promotional timelines, and product execution are consistently delivered.
• Assist in forecasting, stock and pricing file maintenance, and lifecycle tracking to ensure robust commercial operations.
• Ensure SKU and master data accuracy across partner systems and internal tools.

Sales & Performance Reporting

• Monitor and report on weekly sell‑in, sell‑out, attach rate, and ASP performance, providing insight into trends and risks.
• Build and maintain advanced Excel tools, dashboards, and trackers to support commercial planning, QBRs, and performance reviews.
• Support the management of commercial terms, pricing structures, rebates, and volume agreements with accuracy and compliance.

Promotional & Campaign Execution

• Coordinate the launch and execution of promotions, new products, and seasonal campaigns across all sales channels.
• Partner with Marketing and Retail teams to ensure in‑store and online visibility, premium positioning, and launch readiness.
• Track and measure promotional return on investment and performance to inform future planning.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key operational liaison between account teams and internal collaborators including Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, Product Management, and Retail Field Teams.
• Support the creation of internal review decks, partner presentations, and planning documentation.
• Help ensure product availability, stock allocation, and go‑to‑market timing align with business plans.

What we need for this role

• Shown in commercial account support, retail operations, or sales coordination—ideally within Consumer Electronics, Telecoms, Retail, or FMCG sectors.
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards) and strong data confidence.
• Outstanding focus on detail and strong process field; capable of handling various projects and priorities within strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and grow within a world‑class commercial environment.

What does success look like?

• Flawless day‑to‑day support of retail and indirect accounts, with smooth commercial execution and high partner satisfaction.
• Measurable contribution to sell‑out performance, attach rate uplift, and campaign success through effective coordination and reporting.
• Clean, reliable data and tools that empower the account team and inform senior decision‑making.

Skills and Qualifications

Benefits of working at Samsung include

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week
• Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance
• Car allowance
• Pension contribution
• Three volunteering days each year
• Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
• Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products
• Access to a discount shopping portal

• Partner Colleagues are not eligible for Samsung Enhanced Paid Sick Leave but may be eligible for statutory payments from their payroll agency
• Up to 20 (pro-rata) Partner Absence days per calendar year to be used in times of need

A note on equal opportunities

Weare an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.