Key Account Manager

Ref: AS6253285

London, England

£50,000

• Permanent
• Retail Account Growth
• Beauty Industry Sales
• Strategic Partnerships

About the candidate

A commercially focused account management professional with strong experience across retail, beauty and cosmetics. They have built and managed key retail partnerships across both e-commerce and bricks-and-mortar channels, developing seasonal sales strategies, supporting product launches and identifying opportunities for growth.

They bring a confident, relationship-led approach, backed by strong analytical skills across sales data, forecasting and market performance. With experience in fast-paced consumer environments, they are well suited to a permanent Key Account Manager role where strategic thinking, negotiation and account growth are key.

What makes them great?

• Proven Promotional Impact: Helped increase retailer participation in promotional campaigns by 30% through effective negotiation and marketing support.
• Strong Sales Performance: Contributed to 20% year-on-year sales growth by developing tailored account plans and improving product visibility.
• Collaborative & Commercial: Works closely with cross-functional teams to align brand objectives, manage forecasts and improve account performance.

Areas of expertise

• Key Retail Account Management: Experienced in managing strategic retail relationships, supporting promotional plans and driving stronger account engagement.
• Sales Growth & Market Analysis: Skilled in using sales data, market insight and competitor analysis to spot opportunities and shape effective sales plans.
• Beauty & Consumer Goods: Strong background within beauty and cosmetics, with experience supporting product visibility, launches and customer-focused growth.