Strategic Account Manager - REMOTE

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Strategic Account Manager to manage complex accounts, drive commercial goals, and enhance customer relationships. The role requires at least 5 years in B2B sales or account management, ideally within adhesives or chemical manufacturing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills. The position offers a flexible remote work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salary with performance incentives.

Benefits

Flexible remote work environment

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative company culture

Competitive salary and incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales or account management, preferably in adhesives or chemical manufacturing.
• Proven ability to develop strategic account plans and deliver business results.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a strategic plan for assigned accounts.
• Build and manage a sales funnel for future growth opportunities.
• Drive and deliver commercial goals, optimizing share, price, and profitability.
• Anticipate and meet customer needs.
• Negotiate pricing and margin using value selling.
• Provide insights as a strategic partner to customers.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Account management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Strategic Account Manager. In this role, you will be the voice of the customer, driving commercial goals and fostering relationships with large regional accounts. You will manage accounts that range in complexity and revenue, working to anticipate and fulfill customer needs effectively. With a focus on optimizing profitability and market share, your strategic oversight will be crucial in shaping the future growth of the accounts you manage. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with dynamic markets and make a substantial impact.

Accountabilities

• Develop and own a strategic plan for assigned accounts and execute through expert communication and coordination.
• Build and manage a sales funnel for future growth opportunities.
• Drive and deliver commercial goals, optimizing share, price, and profitability.
• Anticipate and meet customer needs by applying the sales process and tools consistently.
• Allocate 30% of time to growth opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing and margin using value selling and the FLIP pricing tool.
• Maintain and manage the contact matrix for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide insights and act as a strategic partner to customers on market trends and industry issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales or account management, preferably in adhesives or chemical manufacturing.
• Proven ability to develop strategic account plans and deliver business results.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in Germany.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work with innovative products and cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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