AddressJob Description
We are looking for a Senior Key Account Manager to build and maintain partner relationships; we will encourage creativity to present new solutions with a test and learn mentality; and in return will look for a balance between excellent execution of BU priorities with a strategic approach to ensure sustainable consumer sales growth. This role reports to UKI Sales Director as a key member of the extended Sales leadership team. Responsibilities for the assigned channel will include a contribution to the development and future readiness of our total UKI organisation. This is a collaborative, and highly successful team empowered to be creative, drive performance and prioritise personal development. If this sounds exciting, then apply!
Core Responsibilities
- Full accountability for end-to-end Account Management of one of our largest strategic accounts in UK
- Direct people leadership and development of a Channel Key Account Executive, as well as first-point-of-call leadership of the channel team
- Build relationships across a wide variety of internal and external partner functions.
- Utilise relationships to implement specific retailer plans and support company initiatives.
- Lead external discussion of investments via annual joint business plans as well as day to day collaboration to ensure strong return on investments.
- Own your individual development targeting priority competencies whilst keeping up with emerging trends.
Play your part in our team succeeding!
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong sales professional looking for the next step. We are a dynamic, supportive, and professional group who strive to deliver best in class service to our retail partners and accelerate the mutual value of our businesses. We are searching for outstanding account management capabilities and a consistent record of results delivery. The successful candidate will lead from the front with curiosity, bravery, and great focus.
Do you have what it takes?
- In-depth strong commercial experience in sales or a related commercial function.
- A consistent track record of outstanding business results and high accountability.
- An ability to communicate clearly to convince backed up by relevant and data, a strong analytical approach is critical in this role.
- A balance of short-term results focus, and long-term strategic work.
- Effective relationship building skills with a collaborative approach to partners.
- Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills to manage multiple partners.
- Proven success as a leader prioritising development of others to empower teamwork that drives success.
- Proficiency in English both written and spoken.
- An ability to work 3 days from our office in Slough (2 days from home).
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What’s in it for you? Here are some of what to expect:
- Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
- Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
- Wellness – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes run by local teams where you are based.
- ColleagueDiscount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
- Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our global bonus scheme.
- Your workplace – Our offices will be your primary workplace with flexibility to work from home during your working week. Your People Leader will discuss the principles of our hybrid work model, role eligibility and frequency with you.
Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic, and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued, and they belong.
The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay regardless of e.g., race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity.
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.
Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.
Build your career brick by brick at the LEGO Group.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Bringing it to life
“What a unique opportunity to seek a key role in delivering an outstanding LEGO® shopper, consumer and customer experience working in a collaborative and empowering team environment."
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What’s in it for you?
Here is what you can expect:
Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.
Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.
Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.
Research shows that women and people from different minority backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.
Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.
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