KAM Madrid

KAM MADRID MADRID Our “Why” At WD-40 Company we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes. Our “why” is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do. We solve problems. We make things work smoothly. We create opportunities. How we achieve our “why” is by cultivating a tribal culture through learning, teaching and living our values. Since 1953, our formulation remains a secret. It is no secret that our passion for our people, culture, and brands is what distinguishes us. WD-40 Company has best-in-class products and we seek best-in-class talent. Snapshot of What We’re Looking For Do you have what it takes to become a big cog in our WD-40 wheel? We’re looking for a Key Account Manager (KAM) for the Trade channel in the Central Spain territory (Madrid, Valladolid, Toledo, Zamora, Salamanca, Palencia, Segovia, Guadalajara, Ávila). He/she must be a strategic, proactive commercial leader who can build growth plans and make them happen. He/She will be responsable for developing and executing 12–24-month national sales programs within Trade (distributors, hardware stores, industrial supplies, wholesalers and buying groups) to achieve/exceed Revenue and EBITDA targets. You’ll work closely with Marketing to align customer plans with our 5-year strategy, and you’ll lead a GPV while coordinating external merchandisers. If you’re a strategic, hands-on KAM who loves building customer growth plans, negotiating smartly, and executing with excellence, we’d like to meet you. The role Will be located in Madrid with 60-70% of travel. What you’ll do Own and grow key Trade accounts to deliver Revenue and EBITDA targets, partnering with Strategic Account Managers on account planning when needed. Build 12–24-month commercial plans and turn them into execution: promotions, distribution, visibility, pricing and customer development. Sell consultatively: identify customer needs and deliver solution-based, category-led proposals, using market, shopper, digital and POS insights. Create end-user demand through customer-specific marketing plans, based on sales analysis, digital performance and in-store data. Lead activation excellence: manage campaigns, trade shows, sampling, training, displays, in-store and online execution, and e-commerce rollouts in coordination with Marketing. Run the business with discipline: account plans, P&L ownership, forecasts, budget control and performance tracking. Negotiate and manage contracts (rebates, logistics, promotions, special terms) and ensure compliance. Drive operational readiness: logistics, distribution, availability, stock, and commercial activations with customers. Boost digital presence: review customer content, guide website setups and recommend improvements. Lead people and execution on the ground: manage a GPV and lead external merchandisers across channels. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (GDPR, hazardous goods, etc.). What we’re looking for? Must-haves 5+ years of relevant commercial experience in FMCG/consumer goods business development, including opening new opportunities and growing existing customers Strong experience in Trade / distribution environments (hardware, industrial supply, wholesalers, buying groups, DIY/retail distribution or similar) Solid understanding of Category Management and Trade Marketing execution (in-store + online) Fluent English (minimum B2) Valid driving license Comfortable with 80% travel across the Madrid region Nice to have University degree (MBA a plus) Experience in Key Accounts in FMCG / DIY retail distribution Commercial exposure to automotive wholesale, hardware, industrial channels or similar Good command of MS Office and CRM/ERP tools Skills that will make you successful Relationship building, influence and negotiation in technical/direct or indirect sales Strong numerical and analytical skills (forecasting, margin analysis, P&L, trend analysis, market studies) Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to plan and adapt priorities under tight deadlines Problem-solving mindset, ownership and accountability Resilience, perseverance and learning agility Team orientation and leadership capability Do You Align With Our Values? Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day . We value doing the right thing. We value creating positive lasting memories in all our relationships. We value making it better than it is today. We value succeeding as a Tribe while excelling as individuals. We value owning it and passionately acting on it. We value sustaining the WD-40 Company economy. If you believe you share our values, have the skills and experience to make a difference and want to be part of a passionate and dynamic team, please apply adding a COVER LETTER to explain why you are the right candidate and how you will make the difference and sending them to