National Account Manager - Central London - £50,000 (AE665404)

Do you have a proven track record in account management within the beauty industry? Can you demonstrate strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking?

Join a brand renowned for its disruptive innovation in the beauty industry and commitment to addressing real, unmet consumer needs. As a customer-obsessed, renegade thinker, you will play a pivotal role in developing marketplace sales and managing retail accounts across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships across departments, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
  • Plan and execute account strategies, identify new opportunities, and develop clear implementation plans.
  • Drive sales forecasts, analyse pricing strategies, and manage P&L to exceed targets.
  • Lead partner strategy meetings, establish budgets, and negotiate agreements to maximize profit margins.
  • Work with operations teams to ensure optimal order fulfilment and maintain effective partner communications.
  • Create and execute marketing initiatives including promotions and GWPs to build awareness.
  • Monitor industry trends, consumer needs, and adapt strategies across beauty & health sectors.
  • Manage marketing assets and visual merchandising materials while maintaining brand consistency across retail partners.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Highly strategic and commercial, comfortable pitching to board level.
  • Demonstrable success in account management within personal care, including experience with high street chemists, retailers, or beauty websites.
  • Strong analytical capabilities and understanding of KPI reporting.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Creative with the ability to brief in VM and marketing projects.
  • Excellent organisational skills and a persuasive, collaborative style.

Apply now to become an integral part of a brand that is changing the beauty industry. Visit www.arthuredward.com/vacancies and enter AE665404 in the search field.

Arthur Edward is a leading beauty, personal care & FMCG recruitment agency. We find top talent along the product lifecycle to innovate, launch and market bestselling cosmetic and beauty products.

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