Express Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with an industry leading manufacturer who are recruiting a Key Account Manager to join their expanding team, based near Nottingham.

The successful candidate will possess experience within the FMCG sector, ideally within beauty, fashion or related, with a proactive nature and the ability to build strong relationships with key partner brands to create new business opportunities.

There is an excellent remuneration package on offer including a basic salary of up to £54k DOE, 10% bonus, hybrid/flexible working options alongside an array of further benefits.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for key customer accounts, fostering strong strategic relationships and ensuring business alignment
• Develop and execute account plans to achieve growth targets, including identifying upselling, cross-selling, and new business opportunities
• Lead pricing discussions, manage sales budgets, and regularly review account performance and profitability
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (e.g., sales, marketing, R&D, procurement, and production) to deliver successful project outcomes
• Own the end-to-end business development process—from evaluating customer briefs to leading tender submissions and post-response follow-up
• Proactively promote company capabilities through presentations, site visits, and trade events, while driving customer-centric culture across internal teams

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a similar role within FMCG
• Experience within the beauty, fashion or food sector advantageous
• Ability to build relationships and negotiate contracts
• Proactive mindset with a desire to win new business
• Excellent communication skills

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday – Friday full-time

Salary: Up to c£54,000 per annum DOE + bonus

Location: Nottingham

Basis: Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.