Key Account Manager Germany -Exclusive

Job Description

We’re exclusively searching for a Key Account Manager on behalf of our client, a dynamic, innovative, global organization offering consumer products.

Due to high ambition and growth, the business is looking to appoint a Key Account Manager who will be responsible for grocery customers at a regional level in Germany.

The position can be performed from a home office anywhere in Germany and will require around 30% travel.

The key responsibilities of the Key Account Manager will include, but will not be limited to:

• Act as a lead contact point for company grocery customers (national retail chains)
• Modern trade channel strategy development and further execution
• Independently negotiate and execute annual and promotional contracts
• Development and achievement of sales goals for customers’ performance
• Maximizing company profit by up-selling or cross-selling
• Analyze client data to provide best-in-class customer relationship management
• Create joint business plans for all current and potential customers
• Measure, track and analyze key account metrics and KPIs

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Business or any other related field
• At least 2 years of experience in managing national/regional accounts at regional head office level
• Well-developed communication, networking and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation skills, with ability to follow through on client contracts
• Highly self-motivated with excellent time and project management skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet critical deadlines
• Problem-solving and negotiation aptitude
• Fluency in German and English

In return, our client offers competitive remuneration, great career prospects and the opportunity to be a part of a very entrepreneurial and innovative organization.

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