Senior Key Account Manager - Luxury Beauty

Senior Key Account ManagerRole located in Paris - Remote role with International travel KJ Talent is excited to be partnering with multi-award-winning, luxury vegan and cruelty-free cosmetic brand to recruit for a Senior Key Account Manager for its European markets.Reporting to the Global General Manager, the Senior Key Account Manager will oversee brand sales and relationships across the European Markets with Sephora EU, acting as the “voice of the region” both internally and externally. The ideal candidate will be highly strategic, ambitious, and commercially savvy. They will work cross-functionally to strengthen retail performance via involvement in the development and delivery of competitive insight driven promotional activities, events, and education materials.If you are someone who wants your voice to be heard, to execute your ideas at pace, and to make a very big difference, then this could be the role for you.ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIESExecute European region commercial strategy in alignment with global and regional business objectivesManage and grow relationships with European retailersEnsure realisation of sales targets by negotiating annual 360 plansDevelop and implement regional trade marketing plans tailored to retailers and marketsOversee execution of in-store visibility campaigns, merchandising, POS materials, sampling programmes, and promotional activationsIdentify growth opportunities by analysing sell in / sell out data, customer behaviours, and competitor activityBuild collaborative relationships and excellent communication with key global stakeholders, including Global Trade Marketing, Education, and OperationsSKILLS REQUIRED·Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cosmetic or retail management·Prior experience working with Sephora is essential and, ideally, also with Douglas·Proven track record in managing large accounts, commercial negotiations, and market expansions·Strong understanding of both traditional and digital marketing channels in Europe·Proven leadership skills, with experience managing teams·Excellent analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills·Fluency in English, with additional European languages a plus·Willingness to travel across Europe