Key Account Manager - KSA

Beiersdorf; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Beiersdorf is seeking a proactive Key Account Manager to drive profitable sales growth within Al Dawaa Pharmacy accounts. You will develop customer business plans, lead negotiations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet company objectives. Experience in large retail or pharmacy accounts is essential.

The role emphasizes joint business planning, demand forecasting, and close marketing collaboration to optimize category performance and ensure product availability across channels.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in Key Account Management, Sales or Commercial roles
• Proven track record of delivering sales and profitability targets
• Experience managing large retail or pharmacy accounts
• Strong negotiation and customer relationship management

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key customer stakeholders
• Lead Joint Business Planning (JBP) and annual negotiations
• Prepare customer-specific business plans and forecast inputs
• Deliver sales, profit and market share targets
• Manage customer P&L and trade investment budgets
• Monitor account performance and implement corrective actions
• Drive product distribution and assortment optimization
• Collaborate with Marketing for category growth initiatives
• Support demand planning and inventory management

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Prioritization

Tools

Power BI

Nielsen

EPOS

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location - Dammam

The Key Account Manager is responsible for driving profitable sales growth, market share, and customer partnerships in the Al Dawaa Pharmacy account. The role develops and executes customer business plans, manages commercial negotiations, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver company objectives.

• Account Management
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders.
• Lead Joint Business Planning (JBP) and annual customer negotiations.
• Prepare and execute customer-specific business plans.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop action plans to maximize performance.
• Deliver agreed sales, profit, and market share targets.
• Manage customer P&L and trade investment budgets.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, promotions, visibility initiatives, and trading terms.
• Monitor account performance and implement corrective actions when required.
• Business Analysis & Planning
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer performance.
• Utilize market insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Prepare monthly business reviews and performance reports.
• Provide accurate forecasting and demand planning inputs.
• Category & Brand Development
• Drive product distribution and assortment optimization.
• Support new product launches and innovation execution.
• Collaborate with Marketing to implement category growth initiatives.
• Recommend actions to improve category and brand performance.
• Supply Chain & Inventory Management
• Manage stock health and inventory levels.
• Ensure high customer service levels and product availability.
• Monitor Days Inventory Holding (DIH) and inventory efficiency.
• Support demand planning and forecast accuracy improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Sales Operations teams.
• Lead internal alignment to ensure successful delivery of customer plans.
• Support strategic business initiatives and projects.

Your Tasks

Location - Dammam

The Key Account Manager is responsible for driving profitable sales growth, market share, and customer partnerships in the Al Dawaa Pharmacy account. The role develops and executes customer business plans, manages commercial negotiations, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver company objectives.

• Account Management
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders.
• Lead Joint Business Planning (JBP) and annual customer negotiations.
• Prepare and execute customer-specific business plans.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop action plans to maximize performance.
• Sales & Commercial Performance
• Deliver agreed sales, profit, and market share targets.
• Manage customer P&L and trade investment budgets.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, promotions, visibility initiatives, and trading terms.
• Monitor account performance and implement corrective actions when required.
• Business Analysis & Planning
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer performance.
• Utilize market insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Prepare monthly business reviews and performance reports.
• Provide accurate forecasting and demand planning inputs.
• Category & Brand Development
• Drive product distribution and assortment optimization.
• Support new product launches and innovation execution.
• Collaborate with Marketing to implement category growth initiatives.
• Recommend actions to improve category and brand performance.
• Supply Chain & Inventory Management
• Manage stock health and inventory levels.
• Ensure high customer service levels and product availability.
• Monitor Days Inventory Holding (DIH) and inventory efficiency.
• Support demand planning and forecast accuracy improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Sales Operations teams.
• Lead internal alignment to ensure successful delivery of customer plans.
• Support strategic business initiatives and projects.

Your Profile

Essential Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in Key Account Management, Sales, or Commercial roles.
• Proven track record of delivering sales and profitability targets.
• Experience managing large retail or pharmacy accounts prefereable.
• Strong negotiation and customer relationship management experience.

Essential Skills

• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Self driven and strong accountability.
• Strong analytical capability and data-based decision making.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Planning and forecasting capability.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with major pharmacy chains an advantage.
• Knowledge of Nielsen, EPOS, Power BI, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience within multinational FMCG or healthcare organizations.
• Joint Business Planning and category management experience.

Personal Attributes

• Results-oriented with a strong ownership mindset.
• Commercially driven and customer focused.
• Resilient and adaptable.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative team player.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrates integrity and accountability.

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST.

We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

Additional Information

For any queries, reach out to Beiersdorf TA team.