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Karo Healthcare, a dynamic and growing personal-care retail company, is all about making smart choices for everyday healthcare. With a wide-ranging portfolio across seven categories including medical products, we own and sell over 80 brands in about 90 countries. Our portfolio includes such brands as E45, Pevaryl, Lamisil, Nutravita, Decubal and many others. Our core belief in empowering people to make intelligent health decisions drives our growth strategy, blending organic expansion and M&A. Join us at Karo Healthcare on our exciting journey. We're currently looking for a Key Account Manager for our office in Norway. What's in it for you? Own key pharmacy partnerships and drive real business impact in a fast-growing international company. Shape strategy, lead negotiations, and accelerate your career in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment.
Job Responsibility:
Own and develop strategic relationships with key pharmacy customers, acting as a trusted commercial partner
Drive profitable growth by developing and executing joint business plans and customer strategies
Lead annual negotiations and commercial agreements to maximize value for both Karo and customers
Identify growth opportunities through shopper, category, and market insights, translating them into actionable plans
Challenge and influence customers to unlock new commercial opportunities and accelerate performance
Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Category, Finance, HCP, and Field teams to deliver strong sell-in stories and activations
Monitor sales performance, profitability, and key KPIs, ensuring targets are met and exceeded
Take ownership of forecasting, planning, and overall business performance of assigned accounts
Act as a commercial lead and sparring partner internally, driving decisions that support sustainable growth
Requirements:
Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience as Key Account Manager in FMCG, Consumer Health, Retail, or Pharmacy—ideally in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and account management skills
Analytical mindset with the ability to turn insights into action
Solid understanding of category management, shopper behavior, and customer development
Experience working cross-functionally in dynamic, matrix organizations
Fluent in Norwegian and English
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and drive for results
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Curious, proactive, and comfortable challenging the status quo
Structured, collaborative, and adaptable in a changing environment
What we offer:
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 young, international, and motivated team
Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values