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We are seeking an experienced Retail Key Account Manager with a strong FMCG background and proven success managing supermarket and retail partnerships across the UAE.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional who understands the retail landscape and is passionate about driving sales growth, building strong customer relationships, and increasing brand visibility. The ideal candidate will have experience working with supermarket chains, hypermarkets, pharmacies, and retail partners, along with a strong understanding of merchandising, promotions, category management, and retail operations.
Role Overview
The Retail Key Account Manager will play a key role in developing and managing relationships with leading retail accounts throughout the UAE. You will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities, negotiating commercial agreements, executing promotional strategies, and ensuring strong in-store brand presence.
Working closely with both retail partners and internal teams, you will help drive sales performance while supporting the continued expansion of our beauty and wellness brands across the market.
Key Responsibilities
As our Retail Key Account Manager, you will:
- Manage and grow relationships with key retail accounts, supermarket chains, and strategic partners.
- Develop annual business plans and sales strategies for assigned accounts.
- Negotiate product listings, promotional activities, shelf space, displays, and commercial agreements.
- Monitor sell-in and sell-out performance and identify opportunities for growth.
- Work closely with retailers on category reviews, assortment planning, and promotional calendars.
- Coordinate product launches and retail activation initiatives.
- Ensure excellent in-store execution, merchandising standards, and brand visibility.
- Analyse sales performance, inventory levels, and market trends to improve results.
- Collaborate with marketing, operations, and supply chain teams to support business objectives.
- Monitor competitor activity and emerging trends within the beauty industry.
- Prepare sales forecasts, account reports, and regular business reviews.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in FMCG sales, account management, or retail business development.
- Proven experience managing supermarket, hypermarket, pharmacy, or retail chain accounts within the UAE.
- Previous experience in beauty, cosmetics, skincare, personal care, or wellness industries is highly desirable.
- A strong network within UAE retail and supermarket channels.
- A demonstrated track record of achieving sales targets and growing retail partnerships.
- Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and sales reporting tools.
- A valid UAE driving licence is preferred.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success will be measured by:
- Securing new retail listings and expanding distribution.
- Increasing sales performance and market penetration across key accounts.
- Delivering effective promotional and merchandising initiatives.
- Improving shelf visibility and in-store brand presence.
- Building strong, long-term partnerships with leading UAE retailers.
What We Offer
We believe in creating opportunities for growth and success. As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- The opportunity to work with exciting international beauty brands.
- A fast-growing and entrepreneurial work environment.
- Career development and advancement opportunities within the beauty industry.
- A competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about beauty, retail, and building successful brands, we would love to hear from you.
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