Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsKey Account Manager for a global sportswear business.Grow and develop UK key accounts and national highstreet retailers.About Our ClientOur client is a well-established, fast-growing international sportswear business with a strong heritage and an increasingly global presence. The business designs, develops and distributes a broad portfolio of technical sports footwear, apparel and teamwear across a broad range of different sports. Their product portfolio covers everything from performance footwear and competition kit through to training apparel, lifestyle clothing and accessories. With operations and distribution across international markets, the business has built a strong reputation for product quality, technical innovation and performance, supported by significant investment in product development, logistics and technology. It works across both consumer and B2B markets, supplying individual athletes as well as clubs, teams, federations and sporting organisations.The business is head quartered in Spain, with a large office in the North West of the UK. They have a good UK presence but currently lack traction in national key accounts/highstreet retailers. As a result, they are looking to recruit a Key Account Manager to grow this channel.Job DescriptionManage and develop relationships with key accounts to grow key account channel with a specific focus on high-street retailers that sell sports footwear.Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify business opportunities.Prepare and present sales reports and forecasts to senior management.Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients to maximise profitability.Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of products and services.Support the onboarding of new clients and strengthen existing partnerships.The Successful ApplicantWe are looking for candidates well networked specifically in the footwear sector as this is the main focus for the UK strategy. You must have operated at Key Account Manager level previously.What's on OfferUp to £60,000 + car and benefits.Home based with travel to customers and the European head office once a quarter.ContactHeather Gorecki Nee BaylisQuote job refJN-092026-7099031Phone number+44 113 388 9046Job summaryJob functionSalesSubsectorFMCG & ConsumerSectorFMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)WhereEnglandContract typePermanentConsultant nameHeather Gorecki Nee BaylisConsultant phone+44 113 388 9046Job referenceJN-092026-7099031