Key Account Manager - Northern Africa (12 Month - FTC) at SharkNinja in London, United Kingdom
- Company: SharkNinja
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 7+ years
- Visa sponsorship available
Overview
This position will be key to driving the next phase of business development in the Northern African market. Working closely with the product team, marketing team and Digital team and with the regional Hub, this person will be accountable for customers' growth.
Job description
- This position will be key to driving the next phase of business development in the Northern African market. Working closely with the product team, marketing team and Digital team and with the regional Hub, this person will be accountable for customers' growth.
Responsibilities
- To build a sales strategy that achieves & exceeds sales and margin targets for your accounts, launch new products
- Grow the core category in the Northern African market and launch new categories
- Ensure that Shark & Ninja are represented in a positive and professional manner at all times both on-line and off-line
- Planning and executing activities for both on-line, in-store and off-page to drive strong sales out performance
- Ensure accurate forecasting in line with individual and company goals
- Work within agreed Promotional (SOA) to ensure sales & margin targets are met
- Negotiate winning scenarios for both SharkNinja and the customer at all times
- Interpret market and sell out data into business opportunities
- Organization of trade shows and retail events
- Reporting of competitive activities & pricing
- Identify new retailers to deliver incremental business
- Participate in tradeshows, sales meetings and other Company events as required
Requirements
- Fluent English and Arabic
- Minimum 7 years of successful sales experience
- Appetence to our unique products
- Results driven, Strong negotiator, Exceptional analytical skills
- Oral and written communication with impact
- Professional expertise
- Excel, PowerPoint, Presentation skills & Microsoft skills
- Interpersonal/collaborative skills, Entrepreneurship and Initiative
- Experience in analyzing and interpreting sales data to make informed decisions
- Personable and recognizes the importance of building good relationships with customers, internal colleagues and other members of the sales teams
- Experience of building sales and marketing strategy by market
- Travel within the region required (50%)
- This position requires the ability to manage the flow of data, perform analysis, generate summary reports and communicate by voice or data while being connected in the office, at home or while travelling by laptop or mobile device regularly.
- The ideal candidate should have experience of working in a Sales function in direct relationship with key retailers (Specialists and Food Chains) across the region.
- Ability to travel to visit customers (50%).
Skills
Required
- Fluent English and Arabic
- Results driven
- Strong negotiator
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Professional expertise
- Interpersonal/collaborative skills
- Entrepreneurship and Initiative
Benefits
- We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
About SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Key Account Manager – North Africa (12 Month - FTC) to our global team. The position is based in London - 50% travel in North Africa. At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.