Key Account Manager

Job description

We’re looking for a commercially driven Key Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of international and local accounts across EMEA. This is a high-impact role where you’ll own customer relationships end-to-end, lead annual negotiations, and deliver sales and profit targets through best-in-class execution.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and enjoy combining strategic thinking with hands-on account management, this role offers real scope to influence growth across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver sales, profit, and forecasting targets across your account portfolio
• Develop and execute annual account business plans aligned to brand and commercial strategy
• Lead customer negotiations, managing pricing, promotions, investments, allowances, and variable margin
• Build strong, trusted relationships with retailers, distributors, and internal stakeholders across EMEA
• Analyse sales performance, customer profitability, and market trends to identify growth opportunities
• Execute retail strategies including range alignment, promotions, and new product launches
• Oversee forecasting accuracy, stock management, service levels, orders, and invoicing
• Ensure SOX compliance, accurate documentation, and robust KPI reporting
• Support and shape the EU distributor strategy, identifying new routes to market and expansion opportunities

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Sales/Key Account Manager within Retail or FMCG
• Relationship builder with strong sales and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with confidence managing margins, investments, and forecasts
• Demonstrated success in negotiation and annual customer agreements
• Highly analytical, numerate, and comfortable working with sales and performance data
• Excellent relationship-builder with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Fluent English required; German is a plus.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English