**Key Account Manager – Retail, NI and Ireland**As our new Key Account Manager across NI and Ireland, you’ll play a central role in growing our market share and strengthening our position with group retail customers. Reporting to the National Sales Manager, you’ll work closely with our Ireland commercial sales team while leading your own accounts with a high level of autonomy.**As part of this position, you will:*** Lead commercial activities across the retail channel in Ireland, preparing and completing Business Plans with group customers* Achieve sales, revenue, and financial objectives while coordinating approved budgets (P&L, promotions)* Grow core brands in the retail market, leading product launches and promotional activity* Build strong, trust-based relationships with accounts, supported by tight collaboration with the wider commercial and marketing teams* Influence market strategy with insights, forecasts, and account development plans that deliver long-term growthSuccess will be measured by your ability to hit sales and profitability targets, strengthen partnerships with customers, and deliver on strategic growth plans.* Experience in a Key Account Management position. Ideally within similar sectors.* Consistent record of delivering sales growth* Strong commercial competence with confidence handling budgets and profitability* CRM system proficiency and solid Microsoft Office skills* Full driving licence and willingness to travel (including some overnight stays)* The ability to coach and mentor a sales team* A natural relationship builder who puts the customer at the centre* Commercially minded, persuasive, and confident in negotiations* Collaborative and solution-focused, with a willingness to share insights across teams* Flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a field-based roleYou’ll be part of an encouraging, nine-person sales team across Ireland, where knowledge sharing, collaboration, and a strong commercial drive are part of everyday work. This role also gives you the autonomy to lead your own accounts while being backed by well-recognised brands and a wider global business.If you’re ready to take the lead in growing retail sales across Ireland, we’d love to hear from you.Application due2025-10-23Seniority LevelMid-Senior levelJob FunctionsSalesIndustryChemicals*Crown Paints is one of UK’s most renown paint manufacturers and we have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure. Crown Paints is part of the Hempel Group, which gives our company stability and our employees extended, global career possibilities. *Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world.The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of **Crown Paints**, **Wattyl and the Neogard brand**. #J-18808-Ljbffr