Strategic Account Manager

Avery Dennison Smartrac; Erlangen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global brand management firm in Erlangen is seeking a Strategic Brand Manager to enhance brand impact in the apparel industry. This role involves leading complex projects, managing customer relationships, and driving business growth through strategic initiatives. Candidates should possess a degree in business management and have experience in the apparel sector. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for success.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in the apparel industry, product management, or related roles.
• Proven customer service, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Understand and influence client’s business model and objectives.
• Oversee and manage the product development process.
• Resolve complex order, quality, or deployment issues to ensure client satisfaction.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Project management

Data analytics

Communication

Relationship building

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in business management

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Oracle SalesCloud

Google Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, self-driven, and detail-oriented Strategic Brand Manager to play a crucial role in enhancing our brand's impact in the apparel industry. As a Strategic Brand Manager, you will leverage your knowledge, creativity, and strategic mindset to drive business growth and client satisfaction. This role requires an individual capable of leading complex project management, defining new program requirements, managing end-to-end sales processes, and maintaining customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Understand and influence client’s business model and objectives to ensure their success.
• Oversee and manage the product development process from customer briefing to final approval, deployment, and order acceptance.
• Oversee the end-to-end sales process, including inventory reports, customer sales reports, and product development trackers using digital systems and processes (Oracle SalesCloud, Oracle Commerce Cloud, Eloqua, pricing, and product specification tooling).
• Develop and present global price proposals and escalate price approval in competitive bidding processes.
• Resolve complex order, quality, or deployment issues to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Maintain and strengthen customer relationships by answering questions and providing detailed information about our services.
• Strong experience and proficiency in prospecting, social selling, and customer outreach.
• Participate in store audits, lead customer meetings, and maintain account planners.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and product innovations.
• Collaborate across different teams to support sales growth and product development initiatives.
• Mentor and guide Associate Brand Managers, acting as a point of escalation and source of guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, sales, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in the apparel industry, product management, or related roles.
• Proven customer service, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in technical and digital skills, including use of Google Suite, ERP (Oracle preferred), pricing tools, product / customer databases.
• Strong data analytics skillset to drive decision-making; comfortable with quantitative analysis and storytelling using data.
• Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Flexible attitude with an eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities within a global Fortune 500 organization.

Additional Information

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