Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager 💼📍 Location: London or Milan💰 Salary: €50–65K + performance-based bonus✈️ Travel: Frequent international travel (40–60%)🏷️ Industry: Premium Lifestyle / Fashion / Design Role OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic Key Account Manager to drive the commercial growth of top international retail partners. This role blends strategic account management, sell-in leadership, and hands-on market presence, ensuring strong commercial outcomes across multiple geographies.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and grow a portfolio of top international accounts.Build annual account plans with sell-in targets, assortment strategies, and expansion opportunities.Lead seasonal sell-ins, presenting collections and brand direction to senior buyers.Conduct market visits to assess retail presence, unlock growth opportunities, and strengthen client relationships.Collaborate with VM, Activations, Digital, Sales Ops, and internal teams to ensure flawless execution and launch success.Track performance and provide insights to optimize account strategies.What You Bring3–5 years’ experience in key account management or commercial roles, ideally within fashion, lifestyle, or accessible premium brands.Proven ability to manage multi-country accounts and lead sell-in meetings with senior buyers.Strong negotiation, commercial planning, and analytical skills.Comfort with frequent international travel and cross-functional collaboration.Excellent relationship-building skills, culturally adaptable, high ownership, and results-driven.Ideal BackgroundExperience in premium fashion, watches, eyewear, or lifestyle brands managing international key accounts and driving revenue growth. Exposure to multi-market retail, trade, or distributor environments is a strong plus.