Key Account Manager Off-Trade

Diageo; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Diageo in Hamburg is seeking a Key Account Manager to grow partner relationships and translate plans into measurable results. You will shape the account strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help customers and Diageo grow together.

The role requires 3-5 years in sales or KAM, FMCG experience, and fluency in German and English. You will manage joint business plans, negotiate with decision-makers, and monitor performance to drive sustainable growth.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years in sales or key account management (KAM).
• Experience in FMCG; spirits or beverages welcome.
• Strong commercial understanding including customer planning, account performance and trade investment.
• Ability to build relationships, negotiate well and bring cross-functional teams around a customer plan.
• Confidence with data and a practical approach to solving problems and delivering results.
• Fluency in German and English.
• A business or economics degree, or equivalent experience.

Aufgaben

• Own the customer strategy and build joint business plans that support sustainable growth and agreed sales targets.
• Develop trusted relationships with customer decision makers and lead constructive commercial negotiations.
• Spot opportunities using customer, consumer, shopper and competitor insights, then turn them into action with cross functional teams.
• Plan and assess trade investment, monitor account performance and adapt activity based on results.
• Keep forecasts, customer information and post activity reviews accurate and useful for decisions.

Kenntnisse

Key account management

FMCG experience

Negotiation

Relationship building

Data-driven

German and English fluency

Ausbildung

Business or Economics degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description : Job Title: Key Account Manager Off-Trade

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Contract terms: Permanent

About the Function

Sales is where our brands meet the real world. This team builds the relationships that bring our products to life, partnering closely with customers across markets, channels and occasions to make sure our brands are part of moments that matter everywhere. It's a dynamic, people-focused environment where curiosity, commercial thinking and strong relationships make the difference. You'll have the opportunity to grow your network, develop your skills and see the direct impact of your work every day.

About the Role

We are looking for a Key Account Manager to grow customer partnerships and turn strong plans into measurable results. In this role, you will shape the account strategy, work closely with colleagues across the business and help customers and Diageo grow together.

Top Accountabilities

• Own the customer strategy and build joint business plans that support sustainable growth and agreed sales targets.
• Develop trusted relationships with customer decision makers and lead constructive commercial negotiations.
• Spot opportunities using customer, consumer, shopper and competitor insights, then turn them into action with cross functional teams.
• Plan and assess trade investment, monitor account performance and adapt activity based on results.
• Keep forecasts, customer information and post activity reviews accurate and useful for decisions.

About You

• Around 3 to 5 years of experience in sales or key account management, preferably in FMCG; spirits or beverages experience is welcome.
• Sound commercial understanding, including customer planning, account performance and trade investment.
• The ability to build relationships, negotiate well and bring different teams together around a customer plan.
• Confidence with data and a practical approach to solving problems and delivering results.
• A proactive, organised way of working and fluency in German and English.
• A business or economics degree, or equivalent experience.

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we're constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

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Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Hamburg Additional Locations :

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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