Beauty & Haircare Senior Account Manager - UK

AnaVation LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company seeks a Senior Account Manager to drive the strategic development of its Beauty & Personal Care brands in the UK. This role involves expanding distribution, managing key retailer relationships, and executing marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience with top retailers in the UK and a strong background in the CPG sector. Excellent sales, negotiation, and presentation skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Wide array of benefits

Career development opportunities

High-performing culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience managing top 4 retailers in the UK, especially in Beauty & Personal Care.
• Previous experience in CPG or top-tier consumer goods companies.
• Demonstrated strong commercial skills and effective negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of Beauty & Personal Care brands in the UK market.
• Negotiate pricing and distribution opportunities.
• Collaborate on go-to-market strategies for new product launches.

Skills

Sales and negotiation

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity in business development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related discipline

Job description

Would you like to own the strategic development of a cutting‑edge Beauty & Personal Care portfolio within the UK market?

ZURU Edge is looking for a driven & passionate Senior Account Manager looking to step up to lead the expansion of our Beauty & Healthcare division in the UK. In this role, the successful candidate would be directly responsible for shaping the growth & expansion of the MONDAY, & BEING brands in the UK, building on our existing relationships with key accounts & looking for white‑space opportunities. The role will also lead the launch and roll‑out plans for further brands we will be launching into the UK market over the next 3 years.

The ideal candidate will have experience dealing with top 4 multiple accounts and have knowledge of the haircare/ personal care category, or be able to demonstrate a passion for the category. They should have evidence of strong commercial skills, possess good negotiation skills and existing understanding of the UK retail market.

About ZURU Edge

ZURU Edge is building the future of consumer brands. We are one of the fastest growing consumer goods companies in the UK. Leveraging ZURU’s proven success in rapid innovation and cutting‑edge manufacturing within the toy industry, ZURU Edge is a new venture disrupting the Consumer‑Packaged‑Goods (CPG) space. Our mission is to create purpose‑driven brands that resonate with millennial and Gen Z consumers, powered by highly targeted social and digital advertising and big data insights. Join a fast‑paced, global team that thrives on agility, creativity, and new‑age strategies.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ownership & development of MONDAY & BEING brands in the UK
• Lead to expand distribution through sell‑in & negotiation of white‑space opportunities within the UK for all NPD including further brand launches
• Develop & deliver sales presentations to customers, including product demonstrations, sales data information and outline brand marketing and category strategies
• Collaborate closely with the Global ZURU Edge Teams to define the go‑to‑market strategy for NPD launches in Beauty & Personal Care space
• Negotiate with customers on pricing, promotion, ranging & distribution opportunities whilst owning the end‑to‑end business plan delivery
• Work with partners to implement marketing initiatives to support the sales of ZURU Edge
• Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales plans; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products
• Develop, optimize and execute customer and market JBPs/ P&Ls to deliver year‑on‑year growth to the business
• Establish and adjust selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with both retailers and distributors in the territory
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders weekly to keep up to date on NPD schedule, marketing objectives and branding alignment for the company
• Working collaboratively with Logistics and Marketing team members to build strategic account plans whilst driving the day‑to‑day business within the UK

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related discipline is preferred
• 4+ years of experience managing top 4 retailers within the UK – ideally within Beauty & Personal Care categories
• Previous CPG industry / top‑tier consumer goods company experience is preferred
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills that could drive business effectively
• Excellent presentation & interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational & communicational skills
• Good analytical skill, attentive to details and good with numbers
• Entrepreneurial approach and ability to demonstrate creativity in finding ways to win new business & grow existing accounts

LIFE@ZURU

At ZURU, we have cultivated a high‑performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast‑growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

We recognise that ZURU’s success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools.

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