Strategic National Accounts Lead – Skincare (12-Month)

SHISEIDO; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in the UK is seeking an Interim National Account Manager to achieve wholesale targets with National Accounts. The role involves developing business plans, managing stock replenishment, and maintaining effective communication with management teams. The ideal candidate will have experience at the National Account Manager level in the cosmetics industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive business performance. This position offers benefits such as generous holidays, a pension scheme, and flexible working.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday day off

Annual performance related bonus

Private medical insurance

Flexible & hybrid working

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales management within the National Account sector of the cosmetics industry.
• Able to manage time effectively and plan contingencies to ensure targets are met.
• Alignment with the group’s “Trust8” working principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual business plans for allocated National Account Groups.
• Ensure smooth running of stock replenishment processes.
• Achieve agreed retail and wholesale targets.
• Provide effective communication with National Account Group management.

Skills

Strong experience at National Account Manager level

Commercially aware & ability to drive business performance

Retail sales management experience in cosmetics

Proven track record in wholesale sales

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient at Excel

Excellent planning & organisational skills

Team player, adaptable to change

Job description

A leading cosmetics company in the UK is seeking an Interim National Account Manager to achieve wholesale targets with National Accounts. The role involves developing business plans, managing stock replenishment, and maintaining effective communication with management teams. The ideal candidate will have experience at the National Account Manager level in the cosmetics industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive business performance. This position offers benefits such as generous holidays, a pension scheme, and flexible working.