National Account Coordinator

at  Kao

Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the World´s Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.

THE ROLE:

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented professional ready to support a dynamic UK team in achieving key sales and business goals? Join us as a National Account Coordinator and play a pivotal role in driving our High Street & Grocery chanel success!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• General Administration: Support the team in hitting EPOS and sales targets for the High Street & Grocery channel. Manage retailer nominations, new line forms, and UK retailer invoices. Ensure internal documents are updated with the latest listings and commercial agreements, and assist with onboarding new customers.
• Digital Assets: Help the sales and marketing teams with digital asset projects, providing briefing documents and ensuring smooth communication.
• Retail Tracking & Audits: Run weekly checks on retailer .com pages to ensure content, pricing, and imagery are accurate. Conduct monthly store visits, reporting on brand and competitor analysis.
• Reporting & Analysis: Update weekly EPOS trackers and provide monthly channel-specific reporting, including share tracking and competitor insights. Provide ad-hoc reporting for key projects and presentations.
• Ad Hoc & Project Support: Assist with new customer setups, support retailer events and influencer giveaways, and manage retailer execution tracking both online and offline.