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Key Account Manager - Pet Retail
Role Overview
This is not a standard sales role. It is a strategic, high-impact hire tasked with rebuilding and scaling UK revenue after a previous distributor partnership significantly impacted performance.
As the first commercial hire in this new phase, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the UK sales function, working directly with the founder and influencing long-term growth strategy.
The objective is clear: drive new business and double UK revenue through strong retail partnerships and market expansion.
Company Information
This is an opportunity to join a growing, innovative animal health business behind a globally recognised veterinary brand. Following a recent UK restructure, the company is now entering a critical phase of rebuilding and accelerating growth within the pet retail market.
Role Requirements
Secure new product listings across major UK pet retail chains and e-commerce platforms
Develop relationships with key buyers in pet food/nutrition retail
Drive growth across in-store, online and wholesale channels
Build and execute a UK-focused commercial strategy
Support and collaborate with international veterinary distributors
Represent the brand at key industry events (UK & international)
Why Apply?
Ground-floor opportunity to build a sales function from scratch
Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
Work with a globally recognised brand with strong growth potential
High level of autonomy and ownership
Opportunity to influence UK and international expansion
Person Specifications
Essential:
Proven track record in new business sales within pet retail
Strong existing buyer relationships in pet food/nutrition
Demonstrated success in securing retail listings
UK-based with ability to travel
Desirable:
Background in animal health or veterinary sector
Experience selling comparable consumer health or nutrition products
Commercially driven, data-led, and confident operating in a scale-up environment
Package
Competitive Salary based off experience
Performance-related bonus (negotiable)
Company car or allowance
36 days holiday + birthday leave
Private healthcare & life insurance
Additional company benefits
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