Distribution Channel Specialist

Mackin Talent

. Support day-to-day management of Long Tail retail accounts across the UK and EU .

Posted 9/30/2026contractLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and proficiency in budget management, marketing coordination, and account performance reporting. Capable of translating data into actionable insights while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail environment.

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Retail Account ManagementMarketing CoordinationBudget TrackingData AnalysisGoogle Sheets

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Hard Skills

Analytical SkillsNumeracy SkillsBudget ManagementMarketing Activity ManagementReporting and Visualization Tools

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Google SheetsExcel

Industry Keywords

RetailDistributionChannel SalesTrade MarketingConsumer Electronics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day management of Long Tail retail accounts across the UK and EU
Act as first point of contact for partner queries, onboarding, product and pricing information, and general commercial support
Ensure partners have up-to-date product, merchandising, pricing and go-to-market assets
Coordinate retail marketing and promotional activities, including in-store and online presence, seasonal and launch campaigns, co-marketing initiatives and demo programmes
Help plan, track and reconcile marketing, promotional and co-op budgets; monitor spend, maintain records, raise purchase requests, chase invoices and flag risks
Build and maintain reporting on account performance, sell-in and sell-through, promotional effectiveness and marketing ROI
Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations
Support the Distribution Manager for Retail UK & EU with business reviews, partner meeting preparation, quarterly planning, forecasting, pricing and promotion proposals, and action follow-up
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate recurring channel, marketing and budget processes
Document scalable ways of working across accounts and markets
Collaborate with sales, marketing, sales operations, supply chain, finance and partner-facing teams
Monitor competitive activity, retail trends and partner feedback across UK and EU markets and share channel insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience in retail, distribution, channel sales, account management, trade marketing or sales operations, ideally within consumer electronics or a comparable fast-moving category
Experience supporting or managing marketing and promotional activity in a retail environment, including budget tracking
Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with ability to work with sales and marketing data and turn it into insight
Proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Excel
Excellent organisational skills, with ability to manage many accounts, deadlines and priorities simultaneously and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable dealing with external partners and internal stakeholders at different levels
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
Preferred: Experience managing small or mid-sized retail accounts across multiple European markets
Preferred: Familiarity with co-op/MDF budget processes, purchase order and invoicing workflows
Preferred: Experience with reporting and visualisation tools utilizing AI
Preferred: Additional European language skills
Preferred: Interest in or experience with AR/VR, wearables or emerging technology products

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Healthcare contribution
Inclusion in company pension scheme
Work laptop and phone
25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus paid bank holidays
Potential for career progression for top performers