Key Account Manager

Advocate Group; Essen; Remote; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading footwear brand as a Key Account Manager, driving sales growth and building strong partnerships across Germany. This remote position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact with a focus on strategic account management in a collaborative and innovative environment. If you have a passion for footwear and proven expertise in growing key accounts, we want to hear from you!

Leistungen

Generous annual bonus of 25%

Opportunity to work with a global leader in footwear innovation

Collaborative and forward-thinking environment

Qualifikationen

• Proven success in managing and growing key accounts in the sporting or fashion industry.
• Experience building sales strategies and delivering results across accounts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills essential.

Aufgaben

• Develop strong collaborative relationships with key accounts.
• Craft and execute strategic sales plans from analysis to partnership building.
• Drive sales and gross margin growth while ensuring smooth operational processes.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Sales Strategy Development

IT Proficiency

Ausbildung

Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Jobbeschreibung

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of footwear?

We are excited to partner with the legendary footwear brand - Saucony . This company doesn't just create shoes, they inspire runners and enthusiasts worldwide with innovative designs and unbeatable performance. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Key Account Manager to manage the key customers across Germany.

This is a remote / field-base position so we will accept applicants from anywhere in Germany, as long as you are happy to travel. Please note this is a 12-month FTC with opportunity to progress into a permanent role.

This is your chance to build something extraordinary by driving sales growth, forging strong partnerships, and helping to make them the go-to brand for retailers and consumers alike.

Responsibilities :

• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with key accounts, enhancing business opportunities across Germany.
• Craft and execute strategic sales plans, from forecasting and analysis to building "win-win" partnerships.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver exceptional product launches, marketing campaigns, and visual merchandising.
• Drive sales and gross margin growth while ensuring smooth operations across planning, shipping, and budgeting.
• Represent the business at European meetings, building connections with peers and influencing the broader brand strategy.

What You’ll Need

• Proven success in managing and growing key accounts ideally the sporting or fashion industry - ideally experience with Zalando.
• Experienced in building and delivering sales strategies across accounts.
• A great relationship builder, able to work with accounts to ensure all information is up to date.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• A passion for footwear and retail trends, supported by strong IT proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• A degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, or a related field.

What’s In It for You?

• A role with a global leader in footwear innovation.
• The opportunity to drive real growth in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
• A generous bonus of 25% annually.

If you're interested in this position, please APPLY NOW to be considered for this exciting vacancy.

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