Key Account Manager

Job title: Key Account Manager - Global Accounts

Location: New Jersey

I am currently partnered exclusively with an industry leading global Personal Care and Homecare contract manufacturer. We are in search for a talented Key Account Manager for Global Accounts.

The Key Account Manager serves as the commercial and coordination lead and will partner with the Business Development team, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and manufacturing sites to ensure seamless execution of ongoing programs

This individual will be responsible for managing relationships with existing multinational accounts, with a strong global understanding of the FMCG landscape preferred.

*This position is hybrid, please note this role does not have the potential to be remote.

Essential Requirements:

• 5 yrs experience in the Homecare cleaning industry, ideally contract manufacturing. HI&I or Personal Care CDMO experience also admirable.
• Experience managing multi-million leading global Homecare/FMCG accounts in a similar role.
• Experience managing ongoing pricing, business cases, budgets, forecast revisions and other operational tasks.
• Availability to Travel, approximately 10–20% travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Speak fluent English.

Specific Technical Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with SAP highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Ability to negotiate, interpret commercial terms, and support contract management.
• Skilled in navigating customer relationships under pressure and managing escalations with clarity and composure.
• Demonstrated project management experience with complex, multi‑stakeholder programs.

Responsibilities:

• Support new project onboarding processes and collect required internal data/documentation.
• Maintain accurate price lists, cost cards, and other commercial documentation.
• Prepare cost estimates and support financial analysis as needed.
• Oversee forecasting inputs and track performance versus budget.
• Act as the commercial lead during escalations, partnering with supply chain, operations, and manufacturing sites to drive resolution.
• Ensure timely resolution of customer issues and requests.
• Work cross‑functionally with R&D, operations, quality, and finance to support customer needs.
• Develop a strong understanding of global manufacturing capabilities.
• Support development of KPIs, SLAs, and performance tracking for key accounts.
• Provide administrative and commercial support to internal teams, including monitoring customer scorecards and preparing presentations.
• Build trust‑based relationships with customers through proactive communication, expectation management, and effective problem solving.
• Apply consultative support skills to identify future opportunities in partnership with Business Development.

Soft Skills:

• A ‘go getter’ attitude, entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting abilities; ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities independently.
• Ability to motivate, influence, and align cross‑functional teams balancing competing priorities across multiple programs.
• Cultural awareness, must be able to work effectively with multicultural team.
• Must be adaptable, to navigate a fast past environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Networking and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established fast-growing company and contribute to success in the Personal Care/Homecare industry. This company has excellent progression opportunities.