Key Account Director for UK Retail Strategy
1 week ago
We're a global company with a presence in over 150 markets, and our products are used by millions of people every day. Our consumer brands include TENA, Bodyform, Cushelle, Velvet, Plenty, and Tork, as well as Leukoplast, Actimove, and JOBST within our medical portfolio.
Role OverviewThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Key Account Director for UK Retail Strategy. As a confident and talented leader, you will own the retail and channel strategy with some of the top major multiples within the UK, to successfully deliver mutually profitable growth.
You'll take responsibility to manage the development of the channel strategy and lead the team in the execution of the plans. You will also nurture established customer relationships and collaborate closely with our retail partners to align strategies and jointly develop successful plans.
As a senior leader, you will play a vital role in the future development of the business through your ability to identify growth opportunities, capitalise on them and thus create long-term value for the business.
What We Offer- A highly competitive salary of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- A company car or car allowance.
- Pension 10% employer contribution.
- Annual sales incentive bonus.
- Private medical insurance.
- Holidays starting at 27 days plus bank holidays (with flexible bank holiday options).
- Staff product and discounts.
- Essity Rewards (online and in-store shopping discounts).
- Benefits include: EAP support service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discount and many more.
- Manage an agreed portfolio of key customers via the respective account management team.
- Develop relationships with key customers to support account management team.
- Identify and develop incremental sales opportunities within the account portfolio.
- Liaison between Commercial Director and team to ensure implementation and achievement of annual business objectives.
- Monitor, coach and develop Sales team to attain highest possible level of professional standards and ensure achievement of Company targets.
We're looking for someone with extensive account management experience preferably in the food or drink industry, broad commercial experience of retail, excellent negotiation skills, strong financial and operational awareness, proven line management experience, SAP Analytics and Reporting, excellent leadership skills, comfortable communicating and building relationships at all levels, excellent organisational skills, excellent time management skills, presentation skills, proactive, self-motivated and achievement-oriented.
Our CultureAt Essity, care, collaboration and inclusion are core values that guide everything we do. Our culture is built on our Beliefs & Behaviour framework, which promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe that diverse and inclusive teams are key to innovate and profitably grow our business while addressing ambitious climate targets.
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