Senior National Account Manager

KJ Talent & Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KJ Talent & Partners is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead the Boots relationship in the UK and drive growth across Europe. The role requires a commercially driven, proactive leader capable of shaping retail strategies and executing with cross-functional teams.

You will manage key retail partnerships, identify opportunities for distribution expansion and collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and international teams to deliver outstanding results.

Qualifications

• Proven National Account Management or Senior Account Management experience within beauty, skincare, cosmetics or FMCG.
• Strong experience managing Boots- ideally with established buyer relationships.
• Experience working with European retailers or international markets.
• A strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience driving growth within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial brand environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Boots account, driving sales, profitability and long-term growth.
• Managing and expanding relationships with key European retail partners.
• Developing and delivering joint business plans, commercial strategies and growth initiatives.
• Driving retail performance through promotional planning, product launches and in-store execution.
• Identifying new opportunities to expand distribution, visibility and market share.
• Working closely with marketing, supply chain and international teams to deliver outstanding results.
• Using sales data, market insights and commercial analysis to maximise account performance.

Skills

National Account Management

Senior Account Management

Boots experience

European retail partners

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Growth mindset

Fast-paced environment

Job description

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER - BEAUTY & SKINCARE

Remote role in the UK or hybrid if based in London

An exciting opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing skincare brands in the beauty industry!

We are partnering with an innovative, high-growth skincare brand that is making serious waves in the global beauty market. With an exciting product portfolio, strong brand identity and ambitious international expansion plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in its continued success.

We are looking for a commercially driven, ambitious Senior Account Manager to take ownership of a key UK retail partnership, Boots, alongside managing and developing relationships with leading retailers across Europe.

The Opportunity

This is a highly visible, strategic role offering the chance to shape retail growth across the UK and European markets.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing the Boots account, driving sales, profitability and long-term growth.
• Managing and expanding relationships with key European retail partners.
• Developing and delivering joint business plans, commercial strategies and growth initiatives.
• Driving retail performance through promotional planning, product launches and in-store execution.
• Identifying new opportunities to expand distribution, visibility and market share.
• Working closely with marketing, supply chain and international teams to deliver outstanding results.
• Using sales data, market insights and commercial analysis to maximise account performance.

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Proven National Account Management or Senior Account Management experience within beauty, skincare, cosmetics or FMCG.
• Strong experience managing Boots- ideally with established buyer relationships.
• Experience working with European retailers or international markets.
• A strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience driving growth within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial brand environment.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ambition to make a real impact.

Why This Opportunity?

This is a chance to join a dynamic, disruptive skincare business at a particularly exciting stage of its international growth.

You’ll have genuine ownership of major retail relationships, the opportunity to influence European expansion and the chance to be part of a brand with significant momentum and ambition.

Interested in finding out more?

We’re managing this search confidentially and would love to speak with experienced beauty account managers who are ready for their next challenge.