
National Account Manager
- Maidenhead, Berkshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Build strong, productive relationships with key customer contacts across functions (e.g. buying, category, supply)
- Create and execute joint business plans that align with both Karo’s and the customer’s objectives—tracking performance and driving results
- Grow distribution and visibility across the Karo portfolio, focusing on both core and new product launches
- Deliver targeted distribution for innovation and NPDs
- Plan, execute, and evaluate promotions to maximise ROI and drive category performance
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to manage the prescription medicine portfolio (where applicable)
- Own and deliver the annual P&L for your accounts—from net sales to gross profit
- Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards
- Degree educated
- Minimum 3 years of experience in FMCG Account Management, ideally within Grocery, High Street, Discounter or Pharmacy retail
- Proven sales and negotiation experience in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment
- Strong understanding of FMCG P&Ls and key commercial levers
- Skilled in category analysis with a clear grasp of category drivers
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills—able to manage complex JBPs and present proposals to senior leadership
- Track record of leading account strategy, creating value, and building long-term partnerships
- Confident Excel user and adept in planning and prioritising multiple projects
- Experience within the Health & Beauty Care sector
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong relationship builder and clear communicator
- Self-motivated, energetic, adaptable, and delivery-focused
- Calm under pressure and comfortable navigating ambiguity
- Analytical, organised, and commercially sharp
- Demonstrates leadership potential and alignment with Karo’s values: Challenge, Act, Connect, Care
- Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
- Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
- Flexible schedule and life work balance
- Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
- Very positive work environment in a dynamic, international, and motivated team
- Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values
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