Teamhead Field Accounts Lifestyle Cluster Central

PUMA Group; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA is seeking a sales leader to head a Field Accounts team in a dynamic, global sport brand environment. You will drive wholesale partnerships, develop strategy, and oversee growth initiatives across key accounts.

You will coordinate with merchandising, marketing, finance, and operations to deliver best-in-class solutions for customers, leveraging your English and German skills in a multinational setting.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in Sales, Key Account Management, Field Accounts, or a comparable commercial leadership role.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with the ability to translate data into business actions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English and German; additional local languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Field Accounts team to achieve objectives.
• Build and maintain strong wholesale partner relationships for satisfaction and collaboration.
• Develop and execute account strategies, sales plans, and business initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Customer Service to deliver solutions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Coaching

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Bilingual EN/DE

Jobbeschreibung

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Field Accounts team to achieve commercial objectives and drive sustainable business growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key wholesale partners, ensuring excellent customer satisfaction and long-term collaboration.
• Develop and execute account strategies, sales plans, and business development initiatives in line with company objectives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Customer Service, to deliver best-in-class solutions for customers.

YOUR TALENT:

• Several years of professional experience in Sales, Key Account Management, Field Accounts, or a comparable commercial leadership role with the lifestyle environment.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with the ability to translate data into business actions and results.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally.
• Fluent English and German skills; additional local language skills are considered an advantage.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.