Senior National Account Manager Pharmacy Retail

Bayer AG; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in the UK is seeking a Senior National Account Manager for Pharmacy Retail to lead strategic customer relations and drive category growth. The ideal candidate should possess strong commercial acumen and have a proven track record in P&L ownership. This role offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity for professional growth in a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and pension

Qualifications

• Proven track record in P&L ownership and customer negotiations.
• Ability to influence at senior leadership level.
• Experience in driving category growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead Bayer’s relationship with Boots.
• Drive category growth through innovative solutions.
• Coach and develop the National Account Executive.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Innovation and collaboration

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Overview

Senior National Account Manager Pharmacy Retail

Bayer Consumer Health is dedicated to enhancing everyday health and well-being worldwide. We focus on delivering innovative self-care solutions across a diverse portfolio to empower consumers to take charge of their health.

Join us in our journey to improve health outcomes and enhance quality of life for people around the globe. We are currently recruiting for a Senior National Account Manager to join this team.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Customer Leadership and lead Bayer’s relationship with Boots, positioning the partnership as best-in-class within the UK market.
• Set the strategic direction for the immediate and longer term; drive category growth through innovative solutions, activation plans, and data-led insights.
• Joint Business Planning & Commercial Delivery: lead creation and ownership of the annual Joint Business Plan (JBP) ensuring alignment at senior levels.
• Negotiate commercial terms, investments, and sell-ins with excellence; deliver sales, share, and profitability targets with full accountability for the Boots P&L.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: act as the hub for engagement with Boots across Marketing, Supply, Finance, Medical, and Digital; ensure seamless execution of customer plans and elevate ways of working across both organisations.
• Represent the Boots account at senior Bayer leadership forums to ensure visibility, alignment, and advocacy.
• Team Coaching & Development: coach and develop the National Account Executive, setting clear objectives and supporting professional growth; role model cross-functional leadership and collaboration.
• Customer Communication & Influence: communicate with excellence, tailoring messaging to senior leaders within Bayer and at Boots; build trusted, long-term relationships with senior Boots stakeholders.

Position Requirements

• Exceptional commercial acumen with proven track record in P&L ownership and customer negotiations.
• Strong strategic thinker capable of creating and delivering long-term customer plans.
• Excellent communicator with ability to influence at senior leadership level internally and externally.
• Demonstrated success in driving category growth through innovation and collaboration.
• Highly skilled at building cross-functional alignment and leading without direct authority; measures of success include delivery of Boots sales, share, and profitability targets, and delivery of a 3-year strategic partnership plan.
• Successful leadership and delivery of the JBP, including commercial negotiations and activations; strong cross-functional collaboration and development of the National Account Executive.

Your Application & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with base salary and annual bonus; individual recognition awards possible in addition to company bonus.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays; private healthcare, pension, life insurance; wellness programs and support.
• State-of-the-art offices; international career possibilities; flexible and hybrid working; help with home office equipment.
• Support for professional growth through learning and development opportunities; inclusive working environment encouraging diversity.

The best possible work-life balance is supported through our flexible hybrid working model. We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to equal opportunity and diversity, including DE&I commitments, and accommodating applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Location: Bolivia (La Paz, Santa Cruz) and United Kingdom (Reading)

Division: Consumer Health

Reference Code: 854799