Key Account Manager (Germany)

Are you motivated by sales, business development and retail and looking for a next step? Then we have the ultimate job for you!

We are currently looking for a Key Accountmanager to expand our team in Amsterdam (B2B retail) for the German market. Together with your colleagues from the sales team you will continue to sell our large assortment of cool, practical and sustainable products to our Eastern neighbors. In this position you are responsible for expanding our customer base and growing the current relationships.

Your base location will be our NL office, but we prefer for you to visit your customers as much as possible to strengthen the relation and introduce our newest items. The ratio office / customer visits will be around 70/30.

In detail you:

• 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:

• Completed bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in a commercial field

• At least 5 years of experience in key-accountmanagement, preferably in FMCG or non-food

• Strong negotiation skills and a proven commercial track record

• Strategic thinker with a customer-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset

• Strong helicopter view with the ability to oversee complex projects and interdependencies.

• Proven project management skills to coordinate timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables effectively.

• Independent, analytical, and results-driven

• Fluent in Germany and English; knowledge of Dutch is a plus

• Willingness to travel (inter)nationally when necessary

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and independent role within a fast-growing international organization

• Plenty of room for initiative and influence on business development

• A market-based salary

• A company car, laptop, and phone

• An informal, collegial, and results-oriented working environment

Who Are We?

Karsten International develops a wide range of everyday products—from the latest gadgets to sustainable beauty items. You name it, we make it. Alongside hard work and delivering quality, fun and collegiality are our top priorities.

Our team consists of driven product developers, sales experts, logistics talents, online marketing specialists, and graphic designers. Thanks to a broad international network and more than ten years of experience, our products are winning the hearts of consumers around the world. You’ll have every opportunity to contribute to this.

To make sure you stay in top shape, we provide:

• Room for personal growth and professional development

• An excellent pension plan

• Travel expense reimbursement

• 13th-month salary

• 8% holiday allowance

• Extensive lunch

• Fresh fruit and freshly ground coffee

• Bootcamp sessions

• Yoga

• OpenUp for mental health support

• Our own football team

• Monthly workplace massages

• Discounts on cool products

• Weekly Friday drinks and fun company outings

• An Instagram-worthy and easily accessible office in Amsterdam

• An amazing team of colleagues

Here you can already view your new workplace: 

Ask our Recruiter Febraneila: f.kusuma@karsten.nl Mobile: +316 27 46 74 80 | Landline: +31 20 261 4883  

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