ZURU
Retail
NationalAccountManager
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“National Account Manager at ZURU. Skills: Account management, Revenue generation, Strategic planning. Set account strategy. Lead account strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver large-scale retail growth; Achieve high-performing account teams
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7–10+ years’ experience, National account management experience, Strategic account management experience, Proven delivery of large-scale retail growth, Commercial judgement, P&L understanding, Demonstrated people leadership, Demonstrated influence
Nice to Have
Develop KAMs, Develop JKAMs
What You'll Do.
Lead account strategy
Own customer relationships
Drive partnership quality
Operate as commercial leader
Lead top-to-top meetings
Lead joint business planning
Set customer strategies
Lead pricing strategy
Lead promotional architecture
Lead investment decisions
Drive demand planning
Ensure flawless execution
Translate strategy into execution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
MOST NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGERS EXECUTE THE PLAN. THIS ONE WRITES IT. ABOUT ZURU ZURU is on a mission to disrupt industries, challenge the status quo, and catalyse change through radical innovation and advances in automation. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; and ZURU Edge is pioneering new-generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers. Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5,000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations. One of the largest toy companies in the world, our globally recognized and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns, and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise. POSITION OVERVIEW As a National Account Manager, your role is to set and lead the account strategy for major national customers. You own the relationship at senior level and are accountable for performance, profitability, and partnership quality. You operate as a strategic commercial leader, not just an executor. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Account Leadership - Own top-tier national and platform accounts end-to-end - Lead top-to-top meetings and long-term joint business planning - Set clear customer strategies aligned to NA and global priorities Commercial Ownership - Full accountability for revenue, margin, and profitability - Lead pricing strategy, promotional architecture, and investment decisions - Drive disciplined forecasting and demand planning Leadership & Influence - Lead and develop KAMs and JKAMs where applicable - Act as a senior commercial voice within the local business Execution at Scale - Ensure flawless execution across large, complex retail organizations -
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