Key Account Manager (FTC)

Advocate Group; Casalnuovo di Napoli; Remoto; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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A renowned talent partner in Italy is seeking a dynamic Key Account Manager to manage relationships for a legendary footwear brand. This remote role includes pan-European travel and focuses on driving sales growth while building strong partnerships. Ideal candidates will have experience in the sporting or fashion industry and exceptional relationship-building skills.

Competenze

• Proven success in managing and growing key accounts, ideally in the sporting or fashion industry.
• Experience with Zalando, Footlocker, or JD Sports.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Mansioni

• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with key accounts.
• Craft and execute strategic sales plans.
• Drive sales and gross margin growth across operations.

Conoscenze

Relationship-building

Sales strategy execution

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

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 customer relationships.

This is a remote / field-based position with Pan-European travel required.

Please note, this is a 12-month FTC with opportunity to progress into a permanent role.

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

Responsibilities:

• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with key accounts, enhancing business opportunities.
• Craft and execute strategic sales plans, from forecasting and analysis to building "win-win" partnerships.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver exceptional product launches, marketing campaigns, and visual merchandising.
• Drive sales and gross margin growth while ensuring smooth operations across planning, shipping, and budgeting.
• 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.
• Experience with Zalando, Footlocker, or JD Sports.
• Experience in building and delivering sales strategies across accounts.
• Excellent relationship-building skills to ensure all account 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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