Senior UK Key Account Manager in London

Senior UK Key Account Manager in London

London Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Veblen International

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage key retail accounts and drive sales growth for beauty and fragrance brands.
  • Company: Global beauty and fragrance business with a diverse portfolio and ambitious growth plans.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional development.
  • Other info: Fast-paced role with excellent career progression opportunities.
  • Why this job: Join a leading brand and make an impact in the beauty industry.
  • Qualifications: Experience in retail account management and strong negotiation skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

Overview

Our client is a global beauty and fragrance business with an expanding international footprint and a diverse portfolio of premium and lifestyle brands.

With ambitious growth plans and a modern approach to brand development and distribution, the company partners with leading retail organisations to drive sustainable, long-term brand success across multiple markets.

Reporting to a Senior Vice President, this role will be responsible for managing key retail accounts across the UK and delivering commercial growth across a portfolio of beauty and fragrance brands.

The successful candidate will own retailer relationships, drive sales performance, develop strategic growth plans and work cross-functionally with internal teams including Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Brand Management to deliver business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop relationships with key UK retail partners.
  • Deliver sales, profit and distribution targets across assigned accounts.
  • Build and execute strategic account growth plans aligned with retailer objectives.
  • Negotiate annual business plans, promotional activity and commercial agreements.
  • Analyse sales performance and provide recommendations to drive growth.
  • Create and manage accurate sales forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure effective stock management and product availability.
  • Work closely with trade marketing teams to maximise promotional effectiveness and ROI.
  • Track and evaluate sales and marketing performance against objectives.
  • Support product launches and promotional activity across retail partners.
  • Optimise brand visibility and execution across retailer websites and digital platforms.
  • Maintain accurate account administration including pricing, forecasting, retailer systems and promotional documentation.
  • Present business performance updates and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor market activity, competitor performance and emerging industry trends.
  • Build strong internal and external partnerships to support long-term commercial success.

Qualifications

  • Experience managing major retail or key accounts within beauty, fragrance or FMCG sectors.
  • Strong commercial, negotiation and account management capabilities.
  • Proven ability to drive sales growth and build strategic customer relationships.
  • Experience managing forecasts, budgets and commercial performance metrics.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
  • Confident working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Commercially minded with a strong customer-focused approach.
  • Passion for beauty, fragrance and consumer brands.
  • Able to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
  • Adaptable, proactive and able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
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Veblen International

Contact Details:

Veblen International Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior UK Key Account Manager in London

Account Management
Sales Performance Analysis
Strategic Planning
Negotiation Skills
Forecasting
Budget Management
Analytical Skills