Junior Key Account Manager

About the role

As a Junior Key Account Manager at Reckitt, you will manage the full portfolio of the company’s leading hygiene, health and nutrition brands. You will turn strong customer relationships into lasting partnerships and develop joint business plans that align customer success with Reckitt’s growth objectives. The role focuses on enhancing the customer journey and driving sales growth in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Independently manage and develop key accounts with full ownership and responsibility.
• Prepare and deliver annual business reviews, present new product launches and adapt business strategies.
• Create customer presentations, conduct regular sales forecasting and monitor forecast performance.
• Analyze and optimise performance using the 4 Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) to improve sales and profitability.
• Work closely with Trade Marketing to optimise customer potential and implement category‑management initiatives.
• Analyse distribution, product listings and placement to maximise visibility and performance.

Required profile

• University degree in business administration, sales or retail (FMCG preferred).
• Initial professional experience in the FMCG industry.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English; French is a plus.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to assess business opportunities and risks.
• Flexible team player with a hands‑on mentality.

Required skills

• Key Account Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Sales Forecasting and Planning
• Category Management
• Stakeholder Communication and Influencing
• Strategic Business Planning and Execution

What we offer

• Inclusive culture with global Employee Resource Groups.
• Parental benefits, Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
• Global share plans and short‑term incentives linked to performance.
• Opportunities for career development within a worldwide team.