Key Account Manager B2B, UK & Ireland

Job Description

We are looking for a 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 is a collaborative, and highly successful team empowered to be creative, drive performance and prioritise personal development. If this sounds exciting, then apply!

****No relocation assistance is offered for this position****


Core Responsibilities

• Collaboration – building relationships across a wide variety of functional areas such as Marketing, PR, Business Intelligence, in-store, and Operations to implement specific customer plans and support company initiatives.
• Business Planning – forecasting and sales plan management to drive consumer sales to target while balancing retailer & consumer needs.
• Profit & Loss – management of claims / returns / distribution costs / marketing programmes / in-store point of purchase projects.
• Sales Management – new product launches, promotions and events planning, budget management, right first-time executions in stores & online.
  
  
  
  

Play your part in our team succeeding!

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 ideally from a toy or grocery seller or retailer.
• A consistent track record of outstanding business results and high accountability.
• A strong and clear communicator able to convince others with an analytical approach to back up points.
• 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.
• Ability to drive holding a full and valid UK driving license.
• Travel to UK customer sites is required for this role as is pre-planned off-sites (predominantly in the UK)
  
  
  
  

Join the global LEGO family!

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 and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

Build your career brick by brick at The LEGO Group.

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."

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.
• 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.
• Your 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 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.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO team today.