Key Account Manager – Private Label Key Accounts Manager

Essity

Key Account Manager managing client relationships and industrial coordination for Private Label Division at Essity. Key role in commercial strategy and project execution.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeParis • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead the commercial strategy for your clients: annual plans, negotiations, tenders, and profitable growth.
Build competitive private label offerings in close collaboration with internal teams (Trade Marketing, Quality, Development, Manufacturing).
Coordinate industrial projects: defining specifications, factory feasibility, cost optimization, and launch follow-up.
Ensure the reliability of the client’s supply chain by working hand-in-hand with Planning, Production and Customer Service.
Analyze performance and recommend actions to secure profitability and client satisfaction.
Represent the voice of the client within the organization and align teams around key priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
Experience in retail (GMS), ideally with private label products
Experience working within large organizations
Proficiency in English is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Savings plans such as the PEE and PERCOL, with possible company matching
Profit-sharing and performance bonus schemes
60% reimbursement of the Navigo public transport pass
Employer-subsidized company canteen
Discounted rates for social and cultural activities via our Works Council (CSE)
Up to 2 days/week remote work
RTT (additional time-off days)
On-site gym

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Soft Skills

leadershipnegotiationcollaborationperformance analysisclient satisfactionstrategic planning