Key Account Manager

Advocate Group; Udine; Remoto; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading talent partner in footwear seeks a dynamic Key Account Manager to manage key customers for a renowned footwear brand. This remote/field-based position involves Pan-European travel and focuses on driving sales growth and building strong partnerships. Ideal candidates have experience in sports or fashion, especially with key retailers like Zalando and Footlocker. This 12-month FTC presents opportunities for career advancement.

Competenze

• Proven success in managing and growing key accounts, ideally in the sporting or fashion industry.
• Must have experience with Zalando, Footlocker, or JD Sports.
• A great relationship builder with strong communication abilities.

Mansioni

• Develop strong relationships with key accounts to enhance business opportunities.
• Execute strategic sales plans and build partnerships.
• Drive sales growth across planning, shipping, and budgeting.

Conoscenze

Key account management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Sales strategy development

IT proficiency

Strumenti

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of footwear?

We are excited to partner with the legendary footwear brand - Saucony. This company doesn't just create shoes; they inspire runners and enthusiasts worldwide with innovative designs and unbeatable performance. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Key Account Manager to manage key customers.

This is a remote / field-based position with Pan-European travel required. Please note this is a 12-month FTC with the opportunity to progress into a permanent role.

This is your chance to build something extraordinary by driving sales growth, forging strong partnerships, and helping to make Saucony the go-to brand for retailers and consumers alike.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop strong, collaborative relationships with key accounts, enhancing business opportunities.
2. Craft and execute strategic sales plans, from forecasting and analysis to building "win-win" partnerships.
3. Partner with internal teams to deliver exceptional product launches, marketing campaigns, and visual merchandising.
4. Drive sales and gross margin growth while ensuring smooth operations across planning, shipping, and budgeting.
5. Represent the business at European meetings, building connections with peers and influencing the broader brand strategy.

What You’ll Need

• Proven success in managing and growing key accounts, ideally in the sporting or fashion industry.
• Must have experience with Zalando, Footlocker, or JD Sports.
• Experience in building and delivering sales strategies across accounts.
• A great relationship builder, able to work with accounts to ensure all information is up to date.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• A passion for footwear and retail trends, supported by strong IT proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

If you're interested in this position, please APPLY NOW to be considered for this exciting vacancy.

The Advocate Group is the exclusive talent partner for Wolverine Worldwide. All direct or third-party applicants will be forwarded to The Advocate Group for processing.

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