Key Account Manager
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Job Location:
West Yorkshire - UK
Hourly Salary:
£ £ 34 - 34
Posted on:
16-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CK Group are recruiting for a Key Account Manager to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis for 12 months.
Salary:
Paying up to 34.11 per hour PAYE
Key Account Manager Role:
Our clients aim is to be a global leader in generics and biopharmaceuticals improving the lives of patients across the world.
Location:
This role is field-based but you will be required to attend sales and marketing meetings in Castleford twice a month.
Apply:
For more information or to apply for this Key Account Manager role please contact the Key Accounts Team on or email Please quote reference 158471.
Please note:This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK
Salary:
Paying up to 34.11 per hour PAYE
Key Account Manager Role:
- Lead and manage relationships with national grocery high street and discount customers acting as the senior escalation point for all customer issues and opportunities.
- Oversee the execution of Joint Business Plans (JBPs) Cost Price Increases (CPIs) and commercial contracts across the account base.
- Own and deliver against annual sales targets and revenue growth objectives across the account portfolio.
- Ensure accurate forecasting and budget management across accounts contributing to overall P&L delivery.
- Drive strategic initiatives to support brand growth distribution expansion and commercial performance.
- Negotiate trade terms and pricing strategies with key retail partners ensuring mutual value and long-term growth.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders including marketing trade marketing customer solutions and the OTC director to deliver against the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
- Represent the OTC team in senior commercial forums and contribute to strategic decision-making.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions and identify new opportunities.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement across account management practices.
- Proven experience in national account management at a senior level within FMCG or OTC sectors.
- Demonstrated success in leading negotiations.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent negotiation commercial and strategic planning skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
- Experience managing UK retailer accounts and executing JBPs.
- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced
Our clients aim is to be a global leader in generics and biopharmaceuticals improving the lives of patients across the world.
Location:
This role is field-based but you will be required to attend sales and marketing meetings in Castleford twice a month.
Apply:
For more information or to apply for this Key Account Manager role please contact the Key Accounts Team on or email Please quote reference 158471.
Please note:This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK
Company Industry
Pharmaceuticals
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