Key Account Manager (Retail)

Key Account Manager (Retail)

Full-Time 49500 - 60500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive new revenue opportunities and manage client-specific projects globally.
  • Company: Global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity with a supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working model, professional growth, and inclusive environment.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work with international stakeholders and develop long-term partnerships.
  • Why this job: Join a stable company making a real impact in the TIC industry.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in B2B sales with a proven track record in client relationships.

The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.

We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

To identify and develop new revenue opportunities within our client base, working closely with the SGS network and global Technical Competence Team.

To manage the successful implementation and delivery of diverse and/or complex client-specific projects of different sizes on a global basis by ensuring contractual obligations and deliverables are met and client’s expectations exceeded, where possible.

Responsible for the development of long-term sustainable business partnerships between SGS and our Key international clients.

Represent the SGS network in reporting directly to our client’s senior management teams in a professional manner regarding SGS’ performance.

Develop and ensure successful implementation of a client specific Global Key Account Development Plan, matching the key drivers and needs of the client with SGS.

Act as the primary liaison between SGS and the client’s management team at a Director or VP level in order to lead and ensure the smooth and effective management of existing programs with the global network in accordance with client KPIs.

Supervise the deployment and enhancement of global co-operative agreements within the SGS network, ensuring that all program elements are properly deployed and monitored on an ongoing basis.

Liaise effectively with global technical teams in advance of the deployment of new projects to ensure the optimum execution structure and technical support is agreed and implemented.

Manage the investigation and resolution/remediation processes for any client concerns or complaints or claims following appropriate escalation procedures as required.

Identify and mitigate risk relating to poor performance and/or client expectations, with a proactive and constructive approach.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in B2B sales, business development, or commercial roles within services and solutions based environments.

Proven hunter sales background with demonstrated success in new business acquisition, building long-term client relationships, and driving upsell/cross-sell through existing clients.

Ability to contribute and lead a global business development strategy, identifying growth opportunities and building scalable sales approaches across regions.

Experience selling multi-service or solution-based offerings, ideally across multiple customer needs.

Established professional network within retailers and/or consumer brands in Europe, with the ability to leverage relationships to open doors and accelerate pipeline development and establish long-term global partnership is preferred.

Experience selling into multinational or cross-border environments, working with international stakeholders and coordinating internally across regions or service lines.

Fluent English required; additional European languages are a strong advantage.

Global and very stable company, world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry.

Hybrid working model.

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development.

Key Account Manager (Retail) employer: SGS & Co

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Contact Details:

SGS & Co Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Key Account Manager (Retail)

B2B Sales
Business Development
Client Relationship Management
Project Management
Global Key Account Development
Risk Mitigation
Stakeholder Management