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Key Account Manager (UK Grocery Retailers )

City of London
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
City of London, London
£70,000 - £71,000 GBP yearly
Retail
Key Account Manager (UK Grocery Retailers and International Distributors)

About the Company

The company is a fast-growing, innovative wellness brand dedicated to providing high-quality, effective and great-tasting vitamins. They are on a mission to make nutrition simple, enjoyable and accessible for everyone. With strong retail partnerships and ambitious growth plans, they are expanding their presence across the UK grocery market and international markets.

The Role

They are seeking a commercially driven and highly motivated Key Account Manager to support the CEO in developing partnerships with UK grocery retailers, such as Tesco and Waitrose, while also managing and expanding the company's international distributor network.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management for Key Retailers

Support the CEO to:

Manage the P&L for assigned retail accounts
Develop and deliver annual joint business plans (JBPs)
Identify and unlock new distribution and promotional opportunities
Drive revenue, profit and market share growth

International Distributor Management

Support the CEO to:

Manage and grow relationships with international distributors
Identify and onboard new partners
Set sales targets and KPIs
Support distributors with training and go-to-market strategies
Monitor performance and ensure brand alignment

Customer and Partner Relationship Management

Build strong relationships with buyers and distributors
Act as the day-to-day point of contact

Commercial Execution

Support the CEO with:

Negotiations on pricing and commercial terms
Promotional plans
Analysis of sales and performance data

Cross Functional Collaboration

Work collaboratively with the marketing, supply chain and finance teams
Ensure accurate sales forecasting

Key Skills and Experience

Strong negotiation and analytical skills
Ability to build strong relationships quickly
Ability to work effectively across functions

Desirable Experience

Experience in the health and wellness sector
Experience managing international distributors

Personal Attributes

Entrepreneurial mindset
Strong communication skills
Results-driven approach