Key Account Manager | German

For our client in Amsterdam, we are looking for a key account manager (B2B retail) for the German market. Together with your colleagues from the sales team, you will continue to sell a large assortment of cool, practical, and sustainable products. In this position, you are responsible for expanding the customer base and maintaining the current relationships. Your base location will be our NL office; they prefer that you visit your customers in Germany as much as possible to strengthen the relationship and introduce the newest items. The ratio of new client acquisition to existing client management is 50/50.
Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts in Germany;
• Identify new business opportunities and drive sales growth;
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients;
• Provide excellent customer service and support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs;
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to potential clients;
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities;
• Meet sales targets and objectives;
• Travel within Germany for client meetings and business development.

Requirements You know how to find commercial opportunities, and with your strong drive plus a good dose of perseverance and guts, you grab them. Besides:

• Commercially driven;
• Positive, enthusiastic, and friendly;
• Experience in sales or account management for a minimum of 7 years and having worked with key accounts; 
• Business fluent in German (C2 level) and English;
• Familiarity with the German retail / FMCG market and consumer trends is a MUST;
• excellent verbal and written communication abilities;
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record of building and maintaining client relationships
• Living near the Amsterdam area (or have plans to relocate there very soon)

Benefits

• 13th month bonus
• 8% holiday allowance
• A full-time (40 hour) contract; first contract is for 7 months.
• Fully onsite
• Room for personal growth and professional development
• An excellent pension scheme
• Stock Appreciation Rights
• Laptop and phone
• A lease car 
• An extensive lunch and fresh fruit
• Freshly ground coffee
• Boot camp, yoga, and other sporting activities
• A monthly massage
• Discount on cool products
• Weekly drinks on Fridays
• An easily accessible office in Amsterdam
• A great team of colleagues

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