German Key Account Leader – Hybrid & Growth Focus

Jobster; Leusden; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 50%

Hybrid working

Company phone

Bike leasing

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobster is seeking a German-speaking Key Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of key German B2B accounts. You will develop plans with clear revenue targets and negotiate terms while protecting margins.

You will build strong relationships with decision-makers, identify cross-selling opportunities, and introduce new products. Regular travel to Germany and collaboration with internal teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Fluent German with professional negotiation ability.
• Good command of English and/or Dutch.
• At least 5 years in Account/Key Account Management.
• Experience in B2B, distribution, retail or e‑commerce preferred.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Commercially driven with long-term account development focus.
• Able to work independently and own targets.
• Willing to travel regularly to Germany for client visits and trade fairs.
• A relevant network within German reseller/retail market is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of key German B2B accounts.
• Develop account plans with revenue and growth targets.
• Negotiate annual agreements, pricing and terms while protecting margins.
• Build relationships with purchasing, category management and decision-makers.
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
• Introduce new products and product lines to accounts.
• Acquire new clients with key-account potential.
• Regularly visit clients and attend trade fairs in Germany.
• Translate market and customer insights into commercial opportunities.
• Work with sales support, purchasing and logistics.

Skills

Fluent German

Negotiation skills

Account Management experience

English/Dutch proficiency

Travel to Germany

Relationship management

Job description

Jobster is seeking a German-speaking Key Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of key German B2B accounts. You will develop plans with clear revenue targets and negotiate terms while protecting margins.

You will build strong relationships with decision-makers, identify cross-selling opportunities, and introduce new products. Regular travel to Germany and collaboration with internal teams are essential for success.