Key Account Manager West Loreal

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Posted on 13 Apr

Experience

5 - 7 Years

Job Location

Jeddah - Saudi Arabia

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Channel Manager, you will be the driving force for the commercial success of our L'Or al Dermatological Beauty brands within assigned retail partners in the West Region. You will be responsible for growing our market share and brand equity by managing key regional retail partnerships and ensuring a superior dermo-cosmetic experience for consumers.

In this role, you will:

  • Drive Commercial Growth: Implement annual Joint Business Plans (JBPs) for your accounts, driving sell-in and monitoring sell-out performance to achieve turnover goals. You will lead regional negotiations for commercial terms, secondary visibility, and premium in-store space and location.
  • Manage Channel Partnerships: Serve as the primary contact for Area and Store Managers of our retail partners. Through frequent store visits, you will ensure perfect execution of brand standards and alignment with the national channel strategy.
  • Lead Retail Excellence: Execute high-impact product launches and promotional calendars (including sampling, GWP, and events). You will ensure "Perfect Store" standards are met, from planogram compliance to tester availability and high-quality visual merchandising.
  • Leverage Analytics & Performance: Utilize retail data (sell-out, traffic, conversion) to track performance, monitor stock health, and provide accurate sales forecasts. You will also manage the regional trade investment budget to ensure a measurable ROI on all activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

You're a great fit for this role if you are a commercially driven individual with a proven talent for building strong retail partnerships and a deep understanding of the Saudi beauty landscape.

  • Commercial Drive: You have a results-oriented mindset with a consistent track record of hitting sales targets.
  • Negotiation & Influence: You possess a strong ability to secure the best commercial conditions and visibility in a competitive retail environment.
  • Strategic Agility: You are capable of adapting quickly to the evolving Saudi retail landscape and consumer trends.
  • Data Analysis: You are skilled in using retail data and Advanced Excel to make informed decisions and drive performance.
  • Retail Excellence: You have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to achieving perfect in-store execution.

To succeed, you will need 5+ years of experience in Key Account Management or Retail Sales within the Beauty, FMCG, or Pharmaceutical industry in Saudi Arabia. A bachelor s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field, strong familiarity with the West Region retail landscape (Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah) and local consumer behavior, and fluency in both Arabic and English are mandatory.

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Keywords

  • Key Account Manager West

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Loreal

L Or al is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L Or al has devoted itself solely to Create beauty that moves the world ; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

The mission of L'Or al Dermatological Beauty is to Pioneer health and beauty to give the world life changing and sustainable dermatological solutions for all. Our brands, including Vichy, La Roche Posay, CeraVe, SkinCeuticals are trusted & recommended by dermatologists, general practitioners and pharmacists all over the world.

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