UK&I Key Account Manager

Havaianas Store; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent footwear retailer in London is seeking a Mid-Senior level professional to manage strategic accounts and drive brand elevation in the UK market. The successful candidate will have strong commercial and negotiation skills, excel in reporting, and possess excellent relationship management abilities. This full-time role focuses on strategic growth and operational excellence within the retail and fashion industry.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial, negotiation & analytical skills.
• Assertive, ambitious & proactive attitude towards problem solving.
• Team player with excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Sales and account management for the Strategic & National Key Accounts.
• Drive strategic and sustainable growth and brand elevation.
• Execute an elevated service model for all Strategic & National Key accounts.

Skills

Commercial skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills in Excel

Communication skills

Job description

Havaianas is bringing joy to your feet since 1962, was born and raised in Brazil, to spread to the world the spontaneous Brazilian lifeway. Havaianas opened its EMEIA headquarters in Madrid (Spain), and achieved immediate success in the fashion and apparel industry. Today, with 7 offices in Europe and point of sales in more than 20 European countries, Havaianas came to offer innovative and high quality products, through color, joy and a comfortable and sophisticated lifestyle.

Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the UK&I Commercial Executive Manager, this position owns the relationships with the UK&I´s Strategic & National Key Accounts. It is critically important to enable Havaianas to grow the business and elevate the brand in the marketplace. It is primarily focused with building and executing Strategic Account plans for all accounts, delivering a best-in-class Go To Market process, and strengthening the relationships with our long-term brand partners. The position requires excellent attention to detail, in-depth understanding of a successful Strategic Account governance process and exceptional analytics and presentation skills. It will also include regular contact and engagement with the EHQ Leadership Team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sales and account management for the Strategic & National Key Accounts in UK&I.
• Reporting to the UK&I Commercial Executive Manager, driving strategic and sustainable growth and brand elevation across the marketplace.
• Own and drive short and long term cross-functional planning & direction for the defined group of partners, to include seasonal product assortments, retail trade investment and execution and operational excellence.
• Execute an elevated service model for all Strategic & National Key accounts.
• Utilize and share sell out analysis and reporting, identifying opportunities within all KA´s.
• Annual budget planning per KA, informing the UK&I plan.
• Aligning with the UK&I Commercial manager and EHQ on critical account meetings.
• Support and collaborate with the customer service team to drive operational excellence.

Requirements:

• Strong commercial, negotiation & analytical skills.
• Assertive, ambitious & proactive attitude towards problem solving.
• Strong reporting skills in excel and PPT.
• Team player with excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Organized & self-motivated.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Retail Apparel and Fashion and Wholesale Footwear