Global Key Account Manager - C&P- Hardlines

SGS; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SGS is seeking a business development professional to manage and grow key Hardlines accounts within the retail sector. This role involves strategic planning, client engagement, and market research to enhance partnerships and achieve growth objectives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, fluency in English and German, and proven experience in customer-facing roles.

Leistungen

Opportunities to develop sales skills within a growing team.

Hybrid working environment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in customer-facing roles and business development.
• Fluency in English and German is required.
• Understanding of international Hardlines business and retail standards.

Aufgaben

• Retain and nurture relationships with top customers.
• Develop plans for account growth, focusing on increasing share of wallet.
• Identify potential new clients and oversee growth projects.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related fields

Jobbeschreibung

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. Recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories worldwide, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Responsibilities

• Retain assigned top customers and nurture key relationships over time.
• Become a strategic partner and advisor to clients, discovering new opportunities for mutual benefit and supporting growth targets.
• Work closely with various Connectivity & Products locations, business departments, and stakeholders to maintain and expand business with significant clients.
• Identify potential new clients within the Hardlines industry, develop a network of contacts, research market opportunities, and oversee growth projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop plans for the growth of assigned Hardlines accounts, focusing on increasing share of wallet.
• Engage in strategic planning, sales management, and prospecting for new clients.
• Support the implementation of global business strategies to develop new Hardlines business streams in collaboration with international colleagues.
• Meet international reporting requirements and contribute as a member of the global Hardlines team.
• Participate actively in the Europe Hardlines team, building internal and external relationships, and sharing market intelligence.
• Adopt safe working behaviors, ensuring health and safety for yourself and others.
• Comply with SGS’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct and promote equality and diversity policies.

Qualifications

Applicants should submit an English CV and meet the following:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, social sciences, sustainability, or related fields.
• Understanding of international Hardlines business (DIY, Toys, Juveniles) and experience in retail or specialized retail markets, including industry standards and regulations.
• Experience in customer-facing roles and business development or sales.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of SGS’s international structures and activities.
• Understanding of SGS Hardlines activities.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working environment.
• Opportunities to develop sales skills within a growing team.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Retail Office Equipment, Consumer Services, Oil and Gas

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