Senior National Account Manager

A masstige beauty brand is looking for an experienced Senior National Account Manager to be based in London. This is a 12 month maternity cover role starting at the end of May.

The role

As Senior National Account Manager, you are responsible for contributing towards the development of one of the client’s three key pillar brand strategies focusing on a leading retailer, Boots UK. You will act as the key contact for all negotiation, commercial discussion and strategy with the retailer.

An overview of your key responsibilities:

• To autonomously drive the UK growth of the brand within the leading retailer
• Build upon the brand’s rapid growth in the retailer, maintaining sustainable  profitability model
• Management of gross margin, COGS blend, investment and local market strategies balancing the overall P&L for your account
• To budget, forecast and manage the line level and account level requirement
• Influence both brand retailer initiatives, to creatively deliver a growth strategy, building upon collaborative relationships, both new and established
• Be the eyes and ears of the brand within the retailer, listening to feedback, reporting the strategies of the retailers back to the brand
• Build credible and collaborative relationships with all levels of the retail partner
• Be the driver of cross functional relationships internally and ensuring the strategic needs of the retailer business and its growth plan are met by the business
• Working closely with Finance to ensure business accounting is accurate

How you’ll dazzle us

Our ideal candidate has experience working at Boots UK, such as a current Boots employee looking for a promotion, a category manager, an assistant buyer or a candidate who has relationships at Boots.

You should be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess a relevant degree or equivalent. You possess advanced numerical and literacy skills, enabling you to translate data into actionable insights that drive positive change. Your excellent communication abilities ensure clear and compelling presentations. Extensive beauty industry knowledge is further complemented by your keen market awareness and consumer trend interpretation skills.

Your track record of progression and a mix of experience in both large and small companies, particularly within skincare, demonstrates a commitment to growth. Finally, your excellent communication skills, collaborative spirit, strong work ethic, and entrepreneurial drive position you for success.

What’s next

If you fit the role requirements, apply today via the form below!