Key Account Manager Retail - United Kingdom (UK)

Key Account Manager Retail - United Kingdom (UK)

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Our sales team is dedicated to driving sales with both existing and new customers in the offline retail channel. You will be part of a collaborative team and driven colleagues committed to expanding our presence in the offline retail channel. As a Key Account Manager UK, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and nurturing relationships with our major retail partners, while also supporting the acquisition of new accounts in line with our strategic ambitions. We are seeking someone with a growth mindset, who is resilient, thrives in an international environment, and enjoys collaborating with ambitious, driven colleagues.

*** This role is located in Munich ***

Your responsibilities

• Account Ownership: Take full ownership of the performance of our UK accounts, ensuring that financial targets for sales, revenue, and margin are achieved.
• Customer Strategy: Develop and implement tailored & holistic joint‑business plans fully aligned with company objectives.
• Account Management: Build, nurture, and expand long‑term relationships with major UK retailers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and sustainable growth.
• New business development: Gain and successfully onboard new strategic retail partners in line with our UK growth strategy.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal teams (Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Trade Marketing) to deliver seamless execution.
• Market Insight & Strategy: Provide actionable insights on UK consumer and retail trends to help shape commercial strategies and inform future planning.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive efficiencies and improvements across processes and ensure excellence in forecasting, promo reviews and performance reporting.
• Teamwork: Work alongside a high‑performing team, sharing best practices, and striving for collective success.

That’s you

• You have proven experience in Key Account Management of major UK retail accounts (grocers) within the FMCG/CPG sector. Experience in the beverage category is a plus.
• You have an in‑depth understanding of the UK offline retail landscape.
• You possess excellent negotiation and communication skills with a results‑oriented, commercial mindset.
• You take a strategic and entrepreneurial approach, capable of driving initiatives across functions.
• You have strong analytical and presentation skills and are proficient in using data to inform decisions and deliver compelling insights.
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are an advantage.
• You have a valid driver’s license (B) and are willing to travel regularly to the UK.

The benefits listed below are intended for full‑time employees. For other employment types, including working students and minijobbers, benefits may differ based on the terms of their contract and applicable regulations.

But what’s in for you?

30 days of vacation

Discount on our products

Employer‑funded pension & location‑related insurances (may vary per country)

Purpose built office in MUC

Workation options (availability may differ by role)

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