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Senior Key Account Manager (m/w/d)

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Danone

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • Frankfurt

AI generated summary

  • You have a degree in Business, 4+ years in account management, strong leadership, negotiation skills, analytical and operational ability, and fluent in German and English.
  • You will develop client strategies, conduct international negotiations, achieve sales targets, analyze market trends, enhance customer loyalty, and manage budgets while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium der BWL oder vgl. sowie mind. 4 Jahre Erfahrung in der vertriebsseitigen Kundenführung
  • Führungspersönlichkeit mit hoher Überzeugungsfähigkeit und Verhandlungsgeschick
  • Ausgeprägte analytische und strategische Fähigkeiten und operative Umsetzungsstärke (hands-on Mentalität)
  • Kommunikationsstarke Persönlichkeit mit hoher Eigeninitiative, Selbständigkeit, Lösungsorientierung & Widerstandsfähigkeit mit starker Kundenorientierung
  • Überzeugungsfähigkeit und Verhandlungsgeschick
  • Fließende Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse

Responsibilities

  • Strategische & konzeptionelle Weiterentwicklung eines definierten Kundenkreises
  • Eigenständige Vorbereitung und Durchführung der Verhandlungen, auch international
  • Planung und Erreichung der Umsatz-, Absatz-, Ertrags und Distributionsziele
  • Förderung der Kundenbindung
  • Analyse der Markt und Kundenentwicklungen sowie Ableitung von Insights als Grundlage für Entscheidungen
  • Enge Zusammenarbeit in crossfunktionalen Teams zur Umsetzung von Kategorie-Projekten
  • Eigenverantwortung des Kundenbudgets

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Key Account Manager at Danone?

The primary responsibility includes strategic and conceptual development of a defined customer base, conducting negotiations, planning and achieving sales targets, and fostering customer loyalty.

How long should candidates have experience in customer management?

Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in sales-side customer management.

What educational background is preferred for this position?

A successfully completed degree in Business Administration or a comparable field is preferred.

Are fluency in any languages required for this role?

Yes, fluency in both German and English is required.

What qualities should a candidate possess for this role?

Candidates should possess leadership qualities, strong analytical and strategic skills, negotiation skills, high communication abilities, self-initiative, and a customer-oriented mindset.

Where will the position be located?

The position will be located at one of Danone’s office locations in Germany.

What type of teamwork is emphasized for this role?

The role emphasizes close collaboration in cross-functional teams to implement category projects.

Are there professional development opportunities available?

Yes, there are exciting training opportunities and coaching and mentoring options available.

What benefits does Danone offer to its employees?

Danone offers benefits such as a modern office with open space, mobile and flexible working options, company retirement plans, and a selection of benefits in categories like transportation, health, lunch, and childcare.

Is a hands-on mentality important for this role?

Yes, a hands-on mentality is important, along with the ability to effectively implement strategic plans.

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Danone is a leading multi-local food and beverage company building on health-focused and fast-growing categories in 3 businesses: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. With its ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action, which considers the health of people and the planet as intimately interconnected, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices. To accelerate this food revolution and create superior, sustainable, profitable value for all its stakeholders, Danone has defined nine 2030 Goals, and paved the way as the first listed company to adopt the “Entreprise à Mission” status in France. With a purpose to bring health through food to as many people as possible, and corresponding social, societal and environmental objectives set out in its articles of association, Danone commits to operating in an efficient, responsible and inclusive manner, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. By 2025, Danone aims to become one of the first multinational companies to obtain B CorpTM certification. With more than 100,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €25.3 billion in sales in 2019. Danone’s portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including AQUA, Blédina, Bonafont, Cow & Gate, Horizon Organic, Mizone, Oikos, Prostokvashino, Silk, Vega). Listed on Euronext Paris and present on the OTCQX market via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading sustainability indexes including the ones managed by Vigeo Eiris and Sustainalytics, as well as the Ethibel Sustainability Index, the MSCI ESG Indexes, the FTSE4Good Index Series, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and the Access to Nutrition Index.

Culture & Values

  • Humanism

    At Danone, people are at the heart of everything we do.

  • Openness

    We welcome new ideas from the world we live in.

  • Proximity

    We believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust.

  • Enthusiasm

    We are passionnate about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.