National Account Manager, Beauty Retail Leader

Absolute Collagen; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and beauty company in Birmingham seeks a National Account Manager to manage the relationship with Boots and other retailers. The role involves executing joint business plans, managing trade spend, and collaborating with internal teams for effective sales strategies. Ideal candidates will have proven sales experience in beauty or wellness, exceptional negotiation skills, and a customer-centric approach. The company offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and ample growth opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Free snacks & fruit

Pension matched up to 4%

Health cash plan

Life Assurance 4x salary

Regular team outings

Opportunities to grow skills

40% friends and family discount

Annual health check

Flexible working hours

Mental wellbeing support

Discretionary annual bonus

Charitable initiative support days

Qualifications

• Experience managing trade spend, promotional budgets, and driving category growth initiatives.
• Ability to track sales performance and report on account metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute joint business plans with Boots and other retailers.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams for accurate forecasting and delivery.
• Manage customer relationships across all channels.

Skills

Experience working with large UK Retailers at national level

Proven sales experience in the beauty, wellness or personal care categories

Self‑starter – able to work in a fast‑paced, challenging environment

Exceptional negotiation and communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Customer‑centric approach to sales

Proficiency in sales management software

Education

Graduate calibre

Job description

A leading health and beauty company in Birmingham seeks a National Account Manager to manage the relationship with Boots and other retailers. The role involves executing joint business plans, managing trade spend, and collaborating with internal teams for effective sales strategies. Ideal candidates will have proven sales experience in beauty or wellness, exceptional negotiation skills, and a customer-centric approach. The company offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and ample growth opportunities.