Senior National Account Manager Job at D R Newitt Recruitment (London)

Job Description

A growing & popular skincare brand is looking for a Strategic Senior National Account Manager to manage & develop UK & Ireland retail partnerships. Reporting to the CCO, you’ll own the full commercial strategy; including forecasting, marketing, promotions, and retail activation. You will drive sustainable growth, strengthen retailer relationships, and ensure seamless execution across in-store and online channels. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll adapt global strategy into retailer-specific plans that boost visibility, sell-through, and profitability, helping shape their continued expansion in the region.

Job Responsibility

Build and execute retailer strategies across assortment, forecasting, promotions, and retail activation
Lead weekly sales performance analysis and category insights to drive growth
Translate global brand strategy into tailored UK retailer plans
Primary contact for Boots retail & online, Ireland, supply, and marketing teams
Lead JBP, promo reviews, and store-level engagement to maximize visibility and sell-through
Strengthen retailer partnerships and unlock incremental opportunities
Own annual and rolling forecasts, stock planning, and retailer P&L
Manage investment, marketing spend, promo margins, and terms
Identify profitability risks and opportunities
Own line reviews and new product pitches
Build strategic presentations and expansion plans
Secure secondary space and future distribution
Drive omni-channel execution: in-store, online, social, PR, and events
Work closely with NPD & creative teams
Optimise retailer marketing calendar and ROI
Align retail activation to brand priorities
Commercial lead for UK & Ireland
liaise with US HQ
Manage and develop Retail & Marketing Coordinator
Cross-functional leadership across ops, finance, creative, and education

Requirements

5+ years in Account Management or Category Management (brand or vendor side) within skincare, beauty and/or personal care
Experience working directly with Boots is essential
Strong analytical skills & technical skills
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Able to work independently whilst collaborating with global teams

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flexible working

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