National Key Account Manager-Modern Trade-Mumbai

RENÉE Cosmetics; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

RENÉE Cosmetics in India seeks a National Key Account Manager to drive growth across national modern trade accounts, building strong relationships and negotiating commercial terms. You will lead joint business planning, align with marketing calendars, and own the P&L for assigned chains.

The role requires strategic thinking, customer-focused execution, and a track record in modern trade within beauty or consumer goods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or BA; 5+ years in Key Account management, preferably within beauty or consumer goods.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to negotiate TOT and JBP.
• Experience with Modern Trade and color cosmetics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with National Modern Trade accounts to drive sales growth and profitability.
• Negotiate and finalize TOT and execute JBP aligned with the marketing calendar.
• Achieve chain-wide sales targets, business KPIs, and own the P&L of assigned accounts.
• Drive product listings, assortment expansion, and execute promotional plans to maximize sales and visibility.
• Ensure effective in-store execution by coordinating with RKAMs and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor promotional effectiveness, fill rate, inventory health, and manage RTV to ensure operational excellence.
• Ensure timely payment collections, facilitate regular account reconciliations, and maintain healthy commercial operations.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of account strategies.

Skills

Key Account Mgmt

Modern Trade

Strategic Planning

Customer Focus

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business Administration

Job description

Timelessly inspired, endlessly enhanced- RENÉE Cosmetics is an Indian makeup brand that's redefining beauty with its range of high quality, cruelty-free and FDA-approved innovative range of products. RENÉE believes in empowering women to own and enjoy their bold, ambitious persona and let their glam do the talking.

The art of cosmetics is a true liberator and a beautiful form of expressing oneself in tones and shades. We seek inspiration from timeless beauty and transform it to meet the needs of the modern woman.

About the role

To drive sales growth, profitability, and brand visibility across national modern trade accounts by developing strong customer relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, ensuring excellent execution, and achieving business objectives.

Job Title: National Key Account Manager

Reporting to: Head Modern Trade

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with National Modern Trade accounts to drive sales growth and profitability.
• Negotiate and finalize Terms of Trade (TOT) and execute Joint Business Plans (JBP) aligned with the marketing calendar.
• Achieve chain-wise sales targets, business KPIs, and own the P&L of assigned accounts.
• Drive product listings, assortment expansion, and execute promotional plans to maximize sales and visibility.
• Ensure effective in-store execution by coordinating with RKAMs and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor promotional effectiveness, fill rate, inventory health, and manage RTV to ensure operational excellence.
• Ensure timely payment collections, facilitate regular account reconciliations, and maintain healthy commercial operations.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of account strategies.

Skills Required:

• Experience of Colour Cosmetic Industry-KAM
• Good experience of Modern Trade
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Customer-focused approach
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Results-oriented mindset
• Adaptability and flexibility

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field 5+ years of Experience in Key Account management, preferably within the beauty or consumer goods industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing colour cosmetics company shaping beauty trends.
• Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in an exciting and creative industry.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.