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Customer Business Manager (Flagships and Department Stores) - Due to growth, ELEMIS have created a brand new role in our UK Commercial team for a Customer Business Manager focusing on Flagships and Department stores. Reporting to our Head of Wholesale for UK&I, this is a key leadership role which will be responsible for delivering profitability across our portfolio of prestige wholesale retail partners. A strategic lead for your accounts, you will develop and execute Joint Business Plans, drive market share growth, and identify new opportunities to expand distribution, visibility, and commercial performance across our luxury brand portfolio. You will be the primary commercial interface between our organisation and key retail partners, balancing retailer objectives with brand priorities to deliver sustainable growth, strong profitability, and exceptional execution. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong commercial acumen, relationship management skills, and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders. As a leader within the commercial organisation, you will coach and develop a high-performing team made up of Senior and Junior NAM's while building long-term strategic partnerships that strengthen our position within the prestige beauty channel.
Job Responsibility
Develop, negotiate, implement, and review annual Joint Business Plans with key wholesale retail partners
Deliver sales, market share, profitability, and investment objectives across your customer portfolio
Lead retailer negotiations focused on driving mutually beneficial growth and maximising return on investment
Identify opportunities to expand distribution, increase visibility, and accelerate category growth
Build strong strategic relationships with buying, merchandising, marketing, and senior leadership teams within retail partners
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Education, and Field teams to ensure successful execution of commercial plans
Analyse retailer performance, market trends, and customer insights to identify opportunities and mitigate risks
Partner with Field Sales and Education teams to ensure best-in-class execution and premium brand representation within retail environments
Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, and succession planning
Drive successful new product launches and promotional activities that deliver incremental growth and market share gains
Requirements
Significant experience in National Account Management, Wholesale Management, or Customer Business Management within luxury beauty, prestige consumer goods, or premium retail sectors
Proven track record of managing strategic retail partnerships and delivering sustainable sales and profit growth
Strong experience building and executing Joint Business Plans with major retail customers
Commercially astute with full P&L ownership and accountability, accustomed to managing investment budgets, trade marketing plans, and retailer promotional calendars
Skilled negotiator with a proven ability to secure mutually beneficial commercial outcomes
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels, both internally and externally
Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into actionable commercial strategies
Experienced people leader, proved experience in leading, coaching, and developing high-performing commercial teams
Problem solver, able to spot risks and opportunities, investigate, and propose solutions in real time
Agility, able to navigate challenges and complexity within a matrix organisation with ease
Experience working closely with field sales and education teams to deliver commercial objectives
What we offer
Hybrid Working Policy meaning three days in our Baker Street (London) offices and two days working from home
Flexible working hours, core hours are between 10am - 4pm
27 days holidays plus your birthday off
Generous Staff Discount on all your favourite ELEMIS products and spa treatments, as well as discounts on L'OCCITANE Group products (including L'Occitane, Erborian and more)
Excellent well-being policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity policies, Income Protection, Life Assurance and more
Company Pension Scheme
Healthcare Cash Plan (with Dental)
Access to Medicash Plan - which covers a broad range of medical services
Employee Assistance Programme for all Associates and their families
Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Length of Service Awards