Strategic Customer Growth Lead – Retail & E‑commerce

AkzoNobel Corporate; Slough; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global coatings company is seeking a Customer Business Manager based in the UK. This role focuses on driving growth and managing relationships across the SSO Independents and Amazon channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in account management and excellent negotiation skills. Responsibilities include developing account-specific strategies and managing the P&L for key accounts. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Market leading benefits package

Company car

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account or business management ideally within retail or e-commerce channels.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen including experience managing account P&Ls.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage day-to-day relationships with key accounts across SSO Independents and Amazon.
• Develop and implement account-specific strategies that align with business goals.
• Manage account P&L including margin and fixed costs.

Skills

Account management

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

A leading global coatings company is seeking a Customer Business Manager based in the UK. This role focuses on driving growth and managing relationships across the SSO Independents and Amazon channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in account management and excellent negotiation skills. Responsibilities include developing account-specific strategies and managing the P&L for key accounts. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.