Key Account Executive (German Speaking)

SGS; Fanling; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day Work Week

Double Pay and Performance Bonus

Dental and Medical Benefits

Accident Insurance and Life Insurance

Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave,

Marriage Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

On-the-Job Training

Education and Training Subsidies

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff Activities

Job summary

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is seeking an experienced Account Manager in Hong Kong to manage long‑term relationships with key accounts, drive growth and deliver solutions.

You will lead contract negotiations, prepare proposals, coordinate with internal teams, and identify upselling opportunities while maintaining high service standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in account management, business development, sales, or customer relationship management.
• Strong client management, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, customer‑oriented, and results‑driven.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop long‑term relationships with assigned key accounts to drive customer satisfaction and business growth.
• Identify new business opportunities, upselling opportunities, and account expansion initiatives to achieve revenue targets.
• Act as the primary contact point for customers and provide professional account servicing and support.
• Conduct regular customer meetings to understand business needs and recommend suitable solutions and services.
• Prepare account plans, quotations, proposals, and service recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure timely and effective delivery of services.
• Build strong relationships with key decision‑makers and stakeholders to develop strategic partnerships.
• Monitor market trends and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Presentation

Negotiation

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related discipline

Job description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals.

Job Description

• Manage and develop long‑term relationships with assigned key accounts to drive customer satisfaction and business growth.
• Identify new business opportunities, upselling opportunities, and account expansion initiatives to achieve revenue targets.
• Act as the primary contact point for customers and provide professional account servicing and support.
• Conduct regular customer meetings to understand business needs and recommend suitable solutions and services.
• Prepare account plans, quotations, proposals, and service recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure timely and effective delivery of services.
• Build strong relationships with key decision‑makers and stakeholders to develop strategic partnerships.
• Monitor market trends and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in account management, business development, sales, or customer relationship management.
• Strong client management, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, customer‑oriented, and results‑driven.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent command of spoken and written German, English, Chinese, and Mandarin.
• Experience in the Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) industry is an advantage.

Additional Information

As a caring company, SGS not only offers a competitive remuneration package but also offers staff caring items to the right candidates, including:

• 5-day Work Week
• Double Pay and Performance Bonus
• Dental and Medical Benefits
• Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
• Annual Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Marriage Leave
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• On-the-Job Training
• Education and Training Subsidies
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Activities