Key Account Manager – Home, Garden & DIY Sector
Location: Ireland
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Sales Director
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Key Account Manager to join a growing business in the Home, Garden & DIY sector. You’ll manage key retail accounts across both in-store and online channels, drive growth, and deliver tailored solutions in collaboration with internal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the main contact for key retail clients
- Manage and grow accounts, delivering agreed plans
- Identify and secure new business opportunities
- Share market insights and trends
- Present new product developments to clients
- Maintain regular client engagement through quarterly meetings
- Collaborate with buying, design, and merchandising teams
- Achieve sales and margin targets
- Coordinate day-to-day operations to ensure excellent service
- Develop and deliver Joint Business Plans and promotional strategies
- Ensure clients have required marketing assets and stock levels
Skills & Experience:
- Proven success in key account management
- Commercially minded with strong financial acumen
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strategic, creative, and proactive approach
- Strong collaboration and leadership abilities
- Customer-focused with relationship-building skills
- Organised, self-motivated, and results-driven
- Analytical and IT literate
- Full clean driver’s licence
