At Joseph Joseph we love solving everyday problems through intelligent design to create distinctive, functional products that are a pleasure to own and use. We are one of the world’s leading houseware brands with a global presence spanning over 100 countries, available in most major department stores and independent houseware stores worldwide as well as our rapidly growing ecommerce channel

We are currently looking for a Kay Account Manager to join one of the most exciting companies in the global housewares market today. You will be responsible for all sales, trade marketing and daily operations in the Benelux region. You will be hands on, a self-starter and a motivator of your team. You will set the strategic priorities for the market and be responsible for executing and achieving them. Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, you will also engage closely with the broader management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a successful, ambitious individual to next step an innovative branded business and consolidate our market leading position. 

What you will be doing:

• Grow the Benelux business over the next 5-years through new product introduction, category and distribution expansion
• Drive a creative and entrepreneurial agenda, prioritising new opportunities, whilst maintaining established relationships
• Manage and develop the main day to day functions of the Benelux business. Sales, Trade Marketing, and Promotions
• Full responsibility for the P&L and growth of both top line revenue and overall margin
• Develop a senior level network within all key partners, increase engagement and commitment to the brand
• Optimise existing commercial relationships and actively pursue new business opportunities
• Be able to feed market and product information back to the design teams in our London HQ to shape future product development
• Successfully manage new product introductions and category expansion

What we need from you:

• Experience in P&L management (cost control, gross and operating margins)
• A clear history of successful business development
• Experience of working within a premium branded business
• Adept at building and managing forecasts and budgets
• Experience working with Consumer Goods would be an advantage
• Experience of dealing with major National and Regional accounts
• Understanding of trade marketing including sales planning and promotions
• Successful track record in previous roles showing an ability to develop
• A strong networker and capable of influencing at a senior level
• Have an excellent understanding of the Homewares market, key accounts and customers

What you will get from us:

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance
• Performance related bonus
• An exclusive staff discount