Key Account Manager Germany

Dorel Juvenile; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading baby brand company is seeking a Key Account Manager in Southern Germany. The role involves managing key accounts, analyzing sales performance, and collaborating with internal teams to drive growth. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in business or relevant experience, fluency in German, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to €85,000, a 20% sales bonus, and various perks including a company car and 27 vacation days.

Leistungen

Permanent contract

39 hours a week

Annual salary of €85,000

20% sales bonus plan

27 vacation days

Company car up to €100K lease budget

Credit card for expenses

Travel expenses covered

Laptop and telephone provided

Qualifikationen

• Experience in key account management or senior sales in the German market.
• Driver’s license required.
• Ability to use data for decision-making.

Aufgaben

• Manage key accounts and identify growth opportunities.
• Analyze sales performance and market trends.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth customer experiences.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills in English

Fluent in German

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Key Account Manager Germany - Dorel Juvenile

Do you know how to turn relationships into results? As a key account manager Germany at Dorel Juvenile you build lasting partnerships that shape the success of trusted baby brands loved by families around the world. You’re not just selling products. You’re helping parents and retailers create safer, smarter and more joyful lives for children. Ready to grow a brand that already stands strong? Let’s make it happen. At Dorel we don’t just believe in our products. We believe in you!

What does your role in the team look like

Every day is about turning opportunities into growth. You keep a close eye on your key accounts, spotting new chances to expand product listings, secure better shelf space and strengthen Dorel Juvenile’s presence across Southern Germany. Through smart negotiations and strategic thinking you make sure our products stand exactly where they should: in the spotlight.

Data is your compass. By analyzing sales performance and market trends you see what works, what needs fine‑tuning and where the next move lies. Collaboration is at the heart of what you do. You work closely with Sales Administration, Operations, Marketing, Retailer Care and After‑Sales ensuring every customer experience is smooth from order to delivery. As the main point of contact for your accounts you build relationships that go beyond business, based on trust, reliability and success.

And wherever you go you represent Dorel Juvenile with pride: professional, approachable and focused on customer satisfaction. Because for you every partnership is more than a transaction. It’s a long‑term connection that helps families around the world live a little easier.

Why Dorel Juvenile

This role gives you freedom, trust and the chance to make real impact. You’ll work with an established, globally trusted brand focusing on existing customers across South Germany. At Dorel Juvenile hierarchy is low and ambition is high. You get room to grow, develop your own approach and see your ideas come to life. Plus you’ll join exciting events, training sessions and a team that celebrates success together.

What else do you get

• Permanent contract at Dorel Juvenile.
• 39 hours a week (starting as soon as possible).
• An annual salary of €85,000 max.
• Eligible for our 20% sales bonus plan.
• 27 vacation days (plus pink Monday).
• A company car according to our lease plan up to €100K lease budget.
• Credit card to book expenses (overnight stays, lunch, dinner, etc.).
• Travel expenses, laptop and telephone.

What to bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or solid experience in key account management or a senior sales background in the German market.
• Driver’s licence.
• Fluent in German, with excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for using data to drive decisions, and creative, solution‑driven thinking ready to challenge the status quo and bring new ideas. You are innovative and flexible.

Made your choice

Perfect. Apply immediately! A first introduction will take place via Teams with Tom Tellings (manager operations) and Leonie Jacobs (executive recruitment consultant & strategic advisor) from Farrow Dutch.

Then you will meet Fiona Wang (country manager DACH & Polans), a colleague from the Dorel team. This interview will take place online and will be conducted in German. A follow‑up interview can take place online with Alexandre Mathieu (director Northern Europe). This interview will be conducted in English.

Everyone enthusiastic. Then a suitable offer will soon follow.

More info: Call or email our colleague Leonie Jacobs at 31 (0).