Key Account Lead, Beauty & Lifestyle Brands

Luxasia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxasia is seeking a proactive Key Account Executive in Kuala Lumpur to drive commercial growth by strengthening retailer partnerships, accelerating sales, and elevating brand presence across key beauty accounts. You will balance strategic thinking with operational excellence in a fast-paced beauty retail environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience in key account management or related fields, with strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in key account management, sales or related field.
• Prior experience managing key accounts, chain stores or lifestyle brands.
• Strategic and insight-driven with analytical thinking.
• Collaborative and independent, with strong communication.
• Innovative, results-focused, adaptable and time-conscious.
• Tech-savvy and organized, proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze sell-in, sell-through, and stock levels to ensure forecasting accuracy.
• Collaborate with Brand, Marketing, and Supply teams to optimize performance and inventory.
• Analyze account performance and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Serve as the key liaison between Luxasia and retail partners with strong communication.
• Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders across Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations.
• Partner with retailers to plan and execute commercial activities, new launches, and campaigns.
• Work with Brand and Marketing teams and partners to execute 360° campaigns online and offline.
• Support product launches, retail animations, and merchandising initiatives.
• Measure campaign performance and propose improvements to maximize ROI.

Skills

Key account management

Sales

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Key Account Executive

Position Purpose

As a Key Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving LUXASIA’s commercial growth — strengthening retailer partnerships, accelerating sales performance, and elevating brand presence across key beauty accounts. You will combine strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a passion for beauty to deliver measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Planning, Execution & Analysis

- Track and analyze sell-in, sell-through, and stock levels to ensure accurate forecasting and demand alignment.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand, Marketing, and Supply teams to optimize performance, inventory planning, and execution quality.

- Analyze account performance and market trends to identify growth opportunities, challenges, and actionable insights.

2. Retailer Partnership & Collaboration

- Serve as the key liaison between LUXASIA and retail partners, ensuring smooth communication, strong collaboration, and strategic alignment.

- Build and nurture trusted relationships with key stakeholders across Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Education.

- Partner with retailers to plan and execute commercial activities, new launches, and brand campaigns that enhance visibility and drive conversion.

3. Marketing & Retail Activation

- Work closely with internal Brand and Marketing teams, together with retail partners, to execute 360° brand campaigns — both online and offline.

- Support new product launches, retail animations, and merchandising initiatives that bring the brand story to life at every touchpoint.

- Measure campaign performance and propose improvements to maximize engagement, reach, and ROI.

We’re looking for a passionate and driven professional who combines commercial acumen with a collaborative mindset and a genuine love for fast pace retail industry.

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

-1–3 years of experience inkeyaccountmanagement, sales or a related field.

- Prior experience managing keyaccounts, chain stores or lifestyle brands(a strong advantage).

- Strategic & Insight-Driven: An analytical thinker who identifies opportunities and translates insights into impactful strategies.

- Collaborative & Independent: A confident communicator and strong team player who can also work autonomously.

- Innovative & Results-Focused: Adaptable, proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management andaccountability.

- Tech-Savvy & Organized: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) with strong presentation and reporting skills.

Do you have what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced and intense environment? Do you thrive on challenges? Do you want to bring innovative ideas to life? Are you keen to abandon the status quo, try new things, embrace failures as lessons, recover fast, yet always pursue excellence?

If so, you are the one we are looking for. JOIN US and let’s grow together.

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LUXASIA aspires to build a One Team of talents that reflects the diversity of the communities in our operating markets. LUXASIA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, marital status, or any other characteristics as provided by law.

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