National Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the beauty sector is seeking a dynamic National Account Manager to drive growth and forge relationships with major UK retailers. This pivotal role offers the chance to work with an award-winning portfolio of brands known for quality and innovation. You will be instrumental in executing strategic sales plans, managing key accounts, and optimizing performance in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about beauty and thrive on challenges, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a globally recognized company.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 5+ years in UK retail, ideally in health, beauty, or FMCG sectors.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills for managing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales plans to secure listings with key retailers.
• Cultivate strong relationships with retailers and distributors.

Skills

UK Big retail experience

Commercial acumen

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Data-driven decision making

Team player

Presentation skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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National Account Manager, Northamptonshire

Client:

ECW Search

Location:

Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

National Account Manager - Beauty & Personal Care

• Bonus
• PHC
• Pension
• Hybrid working 2 days per week in Midlands based office

Are you ready to lead the charge in expanding a portfolio of innovative, trend-led beauty brands across the globe?

We're seeking a dynamic National Account Manager to spearhead growth and forge new relationships with key UK retailers.

What Makes This Role Unique?

This is your opportunity to join a UK-based industry leader with over 50 years of excellence in the health and beauty sector. Their award-winning brands are already present in over 30 countries, and they are not stopping there! With strategic growth plans in place, you'll play a vital role in unlocking untapped potential in the UK markets with significant disruptive NPD plans.

Why You'll Love It:

• Work with an award-winning portfolio of brands recognised for quality, innovation, and trend-setting.
• Be part of a business that combines bold ambitions with a collaborative, empowered culture.
• Drive the strategy to penetrate new customers and grow existing ones with major retailers.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model with regular access to a supportive and dynamic team.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Growth: Develop and execute regional sales plans to open doors and secure listings with key retailers, achieving agreed commercial terms and growth targets.
• Market Expertise: Conduct in-depth market reviews to identify opportunities and develop entry strategies for high-potential regions.
• Profit Management: Oversee P&L for key accounts, negotiating pricing and investments to ensure profitability.
• Customer Relationships: Cultivate strong connections with retailers and distributors, driving all aspects of client interaction from lead generation to launch execution.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and optimise sales performance, making data-driven decisions to adjust strategies as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• A proven track record in UK Big retail with Tesco, JS, John Lewis, Boots, Aldi, Lidl etc ideally in direct-to-retail sales within the health, beauty, or FMCG industries.
• Exceptional commercial acumen and creativity, with the ability to build mutually beneficial solutions for partners.
• A passionate, tenacious, and resilient approach, thriving in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.

Professional Experience:

• We need team players from FMCG branded business backgrounds - this is a company who have people with experience across some of the biggest names in the Beauty, personal care and consumer products industries.
• International Business experience would be useful but commercial experience managing complex National Accounts or Key accounts with the likes of Tesco, Boots, Superdrug, Aldi, Lidl is all relevant for this!
• At least 5 years of experience driving brand success in UK domestic market.
• Demonstrated ability to work with major retail accounts, preferably in drugstore, grocery, or pharmacy channels.
• Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to produce compelling presentations and reports.

This is your chance to step into a pivotal role at a company that values innovation, teamwork, and bold thinking. If you’re ready to shape the future of beauty on a global scale, we’d love to hear from you!