Senior National Account Manager

Job description

Senior National Account Manager (Premium Beauty)

London / Hybrid

4-Month Contract (Urgent Start)

We are looking for a commercially savvy, target-driven Senior National Account Manager to join a globally recognized, purpose-driven beauty brand. This is an urgent 4-month contract designed for a heavyweight professional who can accelerate sales growth and cultivate high-level retail relationships within the specialty beauty sector.

Your Key Responsibilities

Key Account Management

• Strategy & Execution: Develop and drive sales growth strategies and action plans to hit net, retail, and profit targets.
• Forecasting & Analysis: Own the retail sales forecasting and analyze business performance to provide strategic recommendations.
• KPI Reporting: Track opportunity waterfalls and lead KPIs to ensure a closed-loop between marketing and sales efforts.
• Retail Operations: Manage in-store assortments, fixture types, and visual merchandising across multiple channels.
• Team Leadership: Oversee retail sales staff through recruitment, training, and performance appraising.
• Product Marketing Liaison: Communicate product opportunities and GWP (Gift with Purchase) needs to global teams while managing retailer approvals.
• 360 Marketing: Build comprehensive retail marketing programs, utilizing .com levers, animations, events, and social media to drive brand awareness.
• Sampling & Negotiation: Negotiate and manage the execution of sampling programs and brand placement opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience: 8+ years in sales and marketing within the Beauty and Specialty Retail sector (experience with high-end specialty retailers is essential).
• Analytical Mindset: Highly numerate and proficient at using data and trends to make strategic business recommendations.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage teams and multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Tech Savvy: Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

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