This position reports into Senior Customer Lead and is based at Neuss, Germany.
What we do
At Kenvue,/Kimberly Clark we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Who we are
Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future - and yours. For more information, click here.
What you will do
As a Senior Key Account Manager, you will leverage your expertise to enhance our sales strategy. You will play a pivotal role in managing the key account, optimizing our assortment and pricing, as well as shaping promotional initiatives for our strong brands.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieving revenue and profit targets
- Analyze market trends and competitor activity to provide strategic insights and recommendations regarding customer potential
- Managing day-to-day operations and actively maintaining relationships with your key account
- Preparing and conducting annual negotiations, as well as contributing to the planning of the customer budget for national key accounts
- Developing innovative activation concepts (POS, new media, online, etc.)
- Collaborating seamlessly with relevant stakeholders in marketing, customer activation, supply chain, and controlling to ensure comprehensive customer support and establish new standards in our dynamic market environment.
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications
· University/Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in key account management, preferably in the FMCG industry
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and problem-solve to drive business growth
- Initiative-driven with high ownership and a bias for action and achieving results
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a proven track record of impactful communication
· Independent, self-driven, enthusiastic, and a strong team player
· Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
· Fluent in German and English
What’s in it for you
- Your compensation with a company car and more: Benefit from an attractive base salary, performance-related bonuses, and a company car. Successes are not only recognized but also celebrated!
- Shape your future with our top benefits package: Enjoy paid company holidays, relaxing vacation, and time off for volunteer work. "Summer Fridays" and much more await you!
- Joint growth is our goal: immerse yourself in our diverse training programs that will advance you both personally and professionally. Regular training days allow you to elevate your skills to the next level.
- Work mobile and flexibly: Enjoy the freedom of mobile working two days a week.
- Everything for your well-being: Enjoy a varied canteen, free fruit, and access to our gym and fitness classes. Join a staff group to connect with like-minded people or celebrate with us at company events. Well-being and team spirit are important to us!
- Exclusive employee benefits and gifts: Shop in our Employee Store and receive discounts on our world-renowned brands. We value our employees and show our appreciation through special gifts.
