National Account Manager Permanent

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.

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.