Key Account Manager

Job description

Key Account Manager – Lifestyle

Retail

London – 5 days in office

£50k + bonus

Ignite are partnering with a fast growing, design led challenger brand operating at the intersection of wellness, habit change, and modern consumer lifestyle. Built in London and scaling globally, the business has created a plant powered alternative that reimagines everyday habits through aromatherapy inspired devices and blends.

With a strong and growing community, the brand is stocked across a wide range of premium retailers and is on a mission to help people transition away from unwanted habits by offering a more considered, experience led alternative. Their products are focused on natural flavour profiles, sustainability, and habit replacement, with a proposition that sits firmly in the wellness and lifestyle space rather than traditional FMCG.

This is an opportunity to join a brand that is challenging category norms, building a distinctive retail presence, and continuing to expand across UK and international markets. The role is based in their Camden office and operates on a 5 days per week in office basis.

The role

Ignite are partnering with a fast growing challenger brand in the wellness and lifestyle space

Hiring an Account Manager to own key retail and distribution relationships

Focused on scaling global retail presence and strengthening partnerships

A high impact role shaping commercial strategy and in market execution

What you’ll do

Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of retail and distribution partners

Identify and unlock growth opportunities across existing accounts

Drive commercial performance through distribution, rate of sale, and account expansion

Build and execute trade marketing plans and promotional calendars with retail partners

Deliver standout in store and online activations that drive visibility and trial

✈ Support travel retail growth including merchandising, training, and market insight

Manage onboarding of new partners, ensuring smooth launches and accurate listings

Oversee order flow, stock coordination, and fulfilment across key accounts

Work cross functionally with marketing and creative teams to ensure strong brand execution in market

What we’re looking for

Experience in account management, sales, or trade marketing within FMCG or consumer brands

Strong relationship building skills with retailers, distributors, or partners

Commercial mindset with a proven ability to drive growth

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities

Confident communicator who can influence internally and externally

⚡ Proactive, hands on approach with ownership and accountability

Genuine interest in retail, shopper behaviour, and brand building in competitive markets

What happens next?

Now: Apply today with your CV which will be reviewed by our Ignite team.

First Stage: Teams call with the hiring manager

Second Stage: Face to face interview in the office

People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self. ❤

We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us so you don’t miss them.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-03-2026

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