Customer Account Manager - The Value Channel (Home Care)

Job Title: Customer Account Manager – Value Channel Home Care Location: Kingston

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Customer Account Manager will be responsible for developing and building strong working relationships with the customer buying team; developing and executing customer business plans at a category level which deliver USG, Market Share and Profitability targets. They will also lead the Value Channel Beauty & Personal Care CAM team by leading from example within the team, and reflecting the channel’s best interests to the wider business through various forums.

JOB PURPOSE

Love what you do: As a CAM you will be passionate about all aspects of leading your portfolio to competitive growth. Love your customer: You will lead the Value Channel and Unilever relationship across Home Care category – driving growth via strategic alignment and negotiation. Do what you say: Drive the JBP, execute the agreed 2026/27 plan, set up a strong ambition and agreement. Own it: Leverage our brand assets and the support from the BU to deliver new and exciting innovation and activation. Be Different: The need for extensive commercial rigor in the assessment and implementation of our Growth Strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Home Care Account Manager in the Value Channel, inputting into future channel strategy
• Develop strong customer relationships
• Develop and manage the customer business plan to deliver business targets.
• Manage the full P&L, taking responsibility for cost price negotiations, customer investment, cost price increases, pricing and accruals
• Own the internal financial & supply forecast, including the in-month cycle.
• Manage promotional and non-promotional investments with the customer and ensure all agreements are properly documented and stored
• Deliver compelling category based sell-in plans for product launches and ensure effective in-store activation of key events (e.g. promotions, range reviews)
• Provision of clear up to date inputs into Business Processes (Promotional Evaluation, Customer Updates)
• Delivery of required admin for the customer – pricing, rebates, NLF, promo proposals, trade terms, contracts

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Customer management & selling essentials - previous experience of performing as a CAM Prior commercial experience and exposure to P&L Proven history of working within a team environment Prior experience of leading and developing a direct report preferable, however not essential Proven relevant Account Management/Field Sales experience Shopper Marketing or Category Management experience is preferable Accountability and responsibility Consumer and Customer Focus Bias for Action Ability to build Talent and Teams

WHAT WE OFFER

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com). We are one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies with amazing brands, dynamic people and a sustainable vision. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. If you are ambitious, keen to learn and want lo lead, you have come to the right place. Explore our website and apply to be part of a company with more than 400 brands used by over two billion people everyday.

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