YOUR MISSION
The Senior Key Account Manager supports the objective of driving profitable and sustainable market share and net sales growth within assigned key accounts, delivering against the budget and commercial expectations, while executing with respect to PUMA standards and qualitative objectives
- To lead and drive the sales efforts with assigned Key Accounts. Segment all key customers according to the AP blueprint and allocate resources (time, people) according to financial objectives and segmentation framework (no of visits, VM support, order intake modus etc).
- To lead the identification and development of new business opportunities in the key segment. Support the development and implementation of Key Excellence Mgmt by briefing and utilizing available selling tools and technologies eg Digital Catalogue, B2B Ordering tools.
- To coordinate and manage the seasonal sell-in process and Go-to Market activities with respect to distribution policies and brand initiatives.
- To deliver the seasonal sell-in targets for the account(s), agree with account(s) on expected KPIs / sell-thru targets and monitor the progress. Ensure continuous monitoring of the Orderbook making sure orders are placed and converted according to agreed timelines. To seek continuous re-orders opportunities from time to time.
- To forecast, track and report quantitative and qualitative performance on Key Account Performance i.e. Sales and Margin, Trade Terms, Orderbook. To monitor and report on customer and competitor performance ie market share, situation and development, sell-thru performance and ROI on key activities.
YOUR TALENT
- Bachelors Degree in Business Admin/Marketing/Management or equivalent ideally with a focus on sales, retail & marketing
- Min 5-6 years in Sales focusing on key account management
- Proficient in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint - Advanced level
- Has a great personality and enjoys working in customer relationship management
- Possess good business planning and forecasting knowledge
- Results driven and business focus
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
What We Do
At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. That hustler’s spirit can be felt across PUMA categories, partnerships, offices, and countries. And we are always in search of talent that can help us set the pace at which sport and culture collide, as well as finding better ways to connect and collaborate with our communities.
PUMA supports over 14,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
