We are seeking an experienced account manager to join our dedicated and friendly commercial sales team on a 12 Month FTC, focusing on some of our most strategic wholesale, discount, and convenience accounts. You will work with major retailer brands such as Cushelle, Velvet, Plenty, Bodyform, and Tena, leveraging your cross-functional experience to drive growth.
What You Will Do
- Manage full P&L ownership and execute growth plans through strategic trade terms, promotions and negotiating new products and/or assortments
- Ensure on-shelf availability and distribution by coordinating with Supply Chain teams
- Use data and structured routines to analyse performance, escalate risks, and guide decisions
- Build strong customer and cross-functional relationships to drive collaboration and satisfaction
- Adapt to market changes and actively pursue new business opportunities to fuel growth
- Ensure frequent cross-functional collaboration
- Execute the commercial strategy, customer approach or portfolio direction
Who You Are
Customer Engagement – Building trust and rapport with customers through responsive, day-to-day interaction and strong issue resolution
Execution – Ensuring that pricing, promotions, and service levels land as planned across the shelf and supply chain
Negotiation Skills – Securing tactical wins in trade terms and dispute resolution with a focus on protecting margin
Flexibility & Responsiveness – Thriving in dynamic retail environments with agility and proactive follow-up
Growth Mindset & Opportunity Orientation – Drives account growth by spotting opportunities within existing relationships and coordinating execution across functions
Experience in FMCG or retail roles involving pricing, customer marketing, or key account management
Knowledge of structured commercial environments with strong promotional planning
Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or similar field
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
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