Key Account Manager

Description About the Company Our client is a well-established consumer products business representing a portfolio of trusted brands, including a globally recognised name in consumer electrical. The electrical portfolio is trading ahead of budget, and the team is collaborative, practical and easy to work with.

The Role Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will manage and grow a portfolio of key electrical retail accounts across kitchen appliances and personal care. This is a 6 month fixed-term contract with an immediate start, covering a period of structural change and a push to tighten up commercial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow priority accounts.
• Plan the six month promotional cycle, including catalogue and digital cost estimates.
• Present new product releases to customers before year end.
• Work closely with the wider teams to align on plans and priorities.
• Track sales, margin and promotional ROI against budget and forecast.
• Manage ranging, pricing updates, new line forms and claims across all accounts.
• Keep lower touch accounts and online partners on track with range and price updates.
• Coordinate customer service, finance and supply chain to resolve customer issues.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• 5 years+ in key account management, sales or commercial roles.
• Electrical, hardware, pharmacy or department store channel experience.
• Promotional planning, trading calendars and trade investment experience.
• Comfortable working at pace with fast-moving suppliers.
• Highly organised, with strong follow-through on customer solutions
• Category knowledge in small appliances or personal care desirable but not essential.
• Tertiary qualification in business, commerce or marketing preferred.

What’s In It For You You will step into a globally recognised brand with a clean slate, as current trading is already locked in through Christmas. You will work with a relaxed, supportive team who are genuinely open to new ideas. A company car and hybrid working make the role easy to fit around life.

We are looking for someone who can start immediately. To be considered for this position, please submit your CV via the link below. For a confidential discussion, email Callum Henry at [email protected].