Key Account Manager

Heaven Gifts is looking for a Key Account Manager

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute prospection & acquisition strategies for new key accounts in modern trade, supermarkets, and distribution networks
  • Set and own volume/revenue targets by channel (including supermarkets, hypermarkets, cash & carry, wholesalers) and by account
  • Build, manage and grow a high-value portfolio of key accounts across retail and distribution channels
  • Ensure excellent customer satisfaction, strong partnerships, and long-term loyalty
  • Coordinate full pre- and post-sales support, execution in-store/wholesale, and swift issue resolution
  • Analyse key account performance, category trends, market dynamics, and competitors; deliver actionable insights
  • Monitor and report regularly on market/competitor activity across supermarket and distribution sectors
  • Manage the business like a standalone unit – full accountability for revenue, costs, ROI, trade spend, and profitability
  • Evaluate marketing/trade/promotional activities and recommend data-driven improvements for maximum impact


Requirements:

  • Degree educated (Business/Marketing/Economics preferred)
  • Significant experience (typically 3–8+ years) in Key Account / Channel Management within FMCG or Tobacco industry – essential experience managing supermarket/modern trade accounts and/or distributors/wholesalers in a similar role
  • Professional-level English (fluent business communication)
  • Strong entrepreneurial mindset and results orientation
  • Proven ability to deliver client-focused solutions and drive growth in retail and distribution environments
  • Excellent analytical skills, numerical fluency, and data-driven decision making
  • Outstanding communication, negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills at all levels
  • Hands-on, resilient, and thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven commercial setting

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
City of London
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Published at
04-02-2026
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

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