CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Manage relationships with major customers, ensuring alignment with CHEP’s strategic goals and delivering revenue growth while achieving customer satisfaction targets.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and internal teams to create and implement strategic account plans, with a focus on identifying growth opportunities, optimizing costs, and promoting sustainability.
- Lead high-level negotiations and commercial tenders, securing favorable terms that meet both business objectives and customer expectations.
- Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, driving incremental revenue and expanding CHEP’s market presence within your portfolio.
- Conduct regular business reviews and audits with customers, ensuring compliance with CHEP’s annual audit plan and maintaining accurate asset management records.
- Monitor and assess account performance metrics such as NPS and customer satisfaction, developing and executing action plans to address areas for improvement.
- Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders at all levels within customer organizations, driving strategic initiatives and improving supply chain efficiencies.
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, value-added services and solutions that meet customer needs and promote mutual growth.
We are seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager to manage a portfolio of around 10 strategic customers, including large national accounts and European Key Accounts. In a market with strong growth potential, you will be responsible for retaining and growing existing business, securing contract renewals, and identifying new opportunities to increase revenue and customer value.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and develop a portfolio of strategic customers, ensuring high levels of retention, satisfaction, and profitable growth.
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and act as the primary customer contact.
Deliver annual growth targets through account development, active selling, and new business opportunities.
Lead contract renewals, commercial negotiations, and tender processes.
Develop and execute Joint Business Plans to improve customer supply chain efficiency and create mutual value.
Conduct regular business reviews, monitor account performance, and drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and enhance customer experience.
Profile
Proven Key Account Management experience with large, strategic customers.
Background in FMCG, Retail, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related sectors.
Strong commercial acumen with experience in negotiations and contract management.
Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence senior decision-makers.
Fluent in Italian and English.
Comfortable travelling regularly within Italy.
Salary
52 800 - 63 000€ annual gross salary
Level Quadro - CCNL Commercio. All CCNL provided benefits applicable to this level are included.
Annual Bonus of 15%
Meal Vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Option to participate in company share scheme
Life Insurance
Personal Accident Insurance
Please note: CVs must be submitted in English.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Proven Key Account Management experience with large, strategic customers
- Background in FMCG, Retail, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related sectors
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in negotiations and contract management
- Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence senior decision-makers
- Fluent in Italian and English
- Comfortable travelling regularly within Italy
- Proven ability to deliver annual growth targets through account development and new business
CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.
CHEP Insights
What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
