Junior Key Account Manager

About the role

Join a fast‑paced international beauty brand operating across Europe. As a Junior Key Account Manager you will support senior account managers in driving revenue, margin and in‑store execution for selective retailers such as Sephora, Douglas and Boots.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of annual and quarterly key‑account plans aligned with sell‑in, sell‑out and margin targets.
• Support sell‑in negotiations, forecasting, launch planning and order phasing.
• Monitor sales performance by retailer, market and store, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to demand forecasting, replenishment planning and stock management.
• Track inventory levels, weeks of cover and mitigate risks through promotions or assortment changes.
• Coordinate with trade‑marketing, marketing and operations to ensure timely promotional execution.
• Support trade‑spend tracking and ROI analysis for campaigns.
• Prepare performance reports and assist in business reviews covering sell‑in, sell‑out and category trends.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of experience in key‑account support, sales operations or retail management, preferably in beauty, FMCG or consumer goods.
• Familiarity with European selective retail channels (e.g., Sephora, Douglas, Boots).
• Strong analytical mindset with interest in P&L, trade investment and inventory management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.