Account Manager – Health and Beauty
We’re seeking a dynamic and talented Account Manager to join our team in York, working with a diverse range of licensed health and beauty products. If you’re a natural “people person” with a passion for creativity, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you!
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Account Manager, you’ll:
- Build and nurture strong relationships with retail buyers across the UK and Europe.
- Use your creativity to pitch and sell innovative health and beauty products.
- Manage budgets, critical paths, and sales performance to exceed targets.
- Provide pricing, commercial proposals, and promotional strategies to drive growth.
- Attend customer meetings across the UK and international trade shows in Europe, the US, and the Far East.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with:
Essential:
- Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
- Experience in the FMCG market.
- A creative, adaptable, and entrepreneurial approach.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
- A full, clean UK driving licence and the ability to commute to York.
Desirable:
- Background in product marketing or experience with grocery and value sectors (Aldi, Lidl, European markets).
- Interest in licensed character/children’s products or health and beauty products.
What’s In It For You?
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (plus your birthday off after one year!).
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Long-service awards, including additional holidays.
- Enhanced parental leave package.
- Access to a company apartment in Whitby for a week each year.
- Flexible working with one day WFH per week.
Join a company that values creativity, innovation, and a people-first approach. If you’re ready to make an impact in a growing industry, apply now! Send a CV and covering letter to James.Tompkinson@kevinedward.co.uk
