Key Account Associate

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Job Purpose

The Key Account Associate supports the Key Account Management team in driving commercial performance across a portfolio of strategic customers.
The role ensures operational excellence, delivers commercial insights, and supports execution across the full commercial cycle.
Over time, the role evolves into independent account management responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Key Account Managers in executing customer strategies and account plans
• Prepare commercial proposals for promotions and product listings
• Maintain customer data (price lists, contracts, agreements)
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes
• Update and manage forecasts in SAP
• Analyze sales and market data (e.g. Nielsen)
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with marketing, supply chain, and finance
• Act as operational contact for assigned accounts
• Ensure effective use of internal systems and processes
• Act as backup for Key Account Managers
• Manage a portfolio of smaller key accounts independently
• Own P&L including revenue, margin, and trade investment
• Deliver sales, profit, and market share targets
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships

Education & Experience

• Bachelor degree (HBO) with 2–3 years experience OR MBO with 5–10 years experience
• Background in Sales, Business Administration, Economics, or Marketing
• Experience in FMCG or Consumer Healthcare preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive and results-driven mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Team player with cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP is a plus

Job Posting End Date

2026-07-15

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.