Key Account Manager UK & Ireland (12 months maternity cover)

Who We Are: At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: · Runner First - We act in the best interest of the runner · Word is Bond - We do what we say we’ll do · Champion Heart - We give our all in everything we do · There is no “I” in Run - We stay generous with our humanity · Keep Moving - We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic! We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there. Your Job: The Key Account Manager is responsible for the sales revenue and margin of national key accounts across athletic specialty, general sporting goods, internet and other channels of distribution. You will establish sales goals, strategies, and budgets relative to these accounts to assure goal achievement through direct contact with buyers, merchandisers and the Brooks sales reps for each account. You will work closely with the Senior Key Account Manager and the UK Sales and Marketing Managers to ensure that the Key Account strategy is aligned with the overall EMEA strategy. This role requires extensive travel to all required meetings and trade shows in an effort to achieve sales goals.