Job ID: 1900
Alternate Locations: Ireland-Leinster-Dublin
Position title: Key Account Manager - Sharpie
Location: home office, Ireland
Reports to: Head of Sales
Contract type: Permanent, remote working system
Your Role & Team in a Nutshell
As a Key Account Manager responsible for the Irish market, you will manage and grow the Irish customer base for brands like Sharpie, Parker, Breville, Crockpot, Colman, Campingaz. You’ll focus on delivering financial goals, driving KPIs, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Working closely with the Head of Sales, you will champion our brands, seek growth opportunities, and develop strategic solutions to help expand our portfolio within Ireland. You will work from home with regular travel to engage with key accounts and customers.
We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.
Your Key Tasks as a Key Account Manager:
1. Manage and grow the Irish customer base, delivering against commercial and financial KPIs.
2. Own profit and loss responsibility for accounts and accurately forecast volume, value, and budgets.
3. Work with customers on Joint Business Plans (JBP) and manage long-term relationships.
4. Identify new business opportunities and execute product launches to maximise brand exposure in Ireland.
5. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to optimise product ranges and support account needs.
6. Create and manage rolling promotional plans, ensuring alignment with account objectives.
7. Drive sales through in-depth analysis of customer data and performance metrics.
8. Conduct regular in-person meetings with Irish customers to build local market expertise and enhance sales .
What You’ll Need
Minimum:
9. Proven account management experience, including full-cycle management.
10. In-depth knowledge of the Irish market and customer base with relevant experience in FMCG, Retail.
11. Ability to drive account growth and demonstrate strong strategic thinking.
12. Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
13. Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.
Your Advantage:
14. Experience with product launches in the UK & Ireland market.
15. Strong communication skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholders.
16. Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What You Gain
Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.
Join us and benefit from:
17. Remote working system, company car, laptop and mobile phone
18. Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
19. Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
20. Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
21. Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
22. Global Service Anniversary Program – recognition of milestone service anniversaries and birthdays
23. Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
24. Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster Diversity & Inclusion
25. Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership
Are You Interested?
If so, click on “Apply Now” and upload your CV.
If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial phone interview.
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