Key Account Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Key Account Mgr is a senior entrepreneurial leadership role in charge of the development implementation and tracking of Red Bulls sales strategy. Thereby delivering sales volume and profitability targets for the regionals key accounts are crucial responsibilities. This senior role requires a hands-on leader and team player who can set clear expectations and objectives who sets aggressive goals and delivers on key initiatives.

The KAM needs to be able to devise a medium-term vision based on thorough understanding of customers (Walmart Sams Club Mercado Libre) trends and opportunities with attention to detail. The person needs to feel comfortable to take calculated risks identifying and exploiting opportunities and to achieve business advantages.

NATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and our DP serving as their primary point of contact for all business-related matters.

Knowledge of Walmart Sams club and Ecommerce KPIs portals etc

Fully responsible for achieving the objectives of volume and distribution for the Customers assigned.

Ensures the correct implementation of the planned actions in the annual Joint Business Planning.

Maintains the correct stock levels with the customers within his/her responsibility.

Aligns all pricing and promotions with all necessary key stakeholders (GM Off Premise & Finance) to minimise the threat of cross channel cannibalisation and to maintain profitability.

ANALYSIS & PLANNING

Analyse available data sources (e.g. Nielsen scanner and customer data) and drive customers growth opportunities for instore and pure players customers.

Continuously plan sales forecast and prepare trade spend budget to hit profitability targets.

Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts to maximize revenue generation.

Develop plans for annual business and effective promotion.

Prepare yearly negotiations (including different scenarios) with focus on Red Bulls sales drivers and Red Bulls customer spend strategy.

EXECUTION

Develop and execute a best-in-class execution tracking of the investments and visibility negotiations with the customers.

Conduct and lead yearly negotiation process at key customers. Agree with customers on Red Bulls Perfect Store concept.

INVESTMENTS

Responsible for planning managing executing monitoring and measuring direct and indirect investments through monthly meetings with the finance department.

COLLABORATION

Continually research to understand customer needs better and respond with programmes (in line with the brand equity) that are mutually beneficial.

Develop effective partnerships for Red Bull to be regarded as key supplier and engine for profitable growth.

Strive for Category Captaincy with key strategic retailers within the energy category.

Build strong intercompany networks and establish a close cross-functional relationship with Trade Marketing field marketing and customer support.

Jointly develop winning customer category strategies and conceptual sells to proactively identify potential threats and opportunities.

Working closely with CPFR Team demand planning merchandising and warehouse customer teams to ensure the fulfilment of orders on time.

Qualifications :

University Degree preferably Economics/Business Administration/ Financial / Engineering / Marketing.

Advanced English.

A proven track record of minimum 3 years professional experience in Key Account Management ideally with Walmart Sams Club and E-commerce (Mercado Libre Amazon Rappi); FMCG/beverage background. Cross-functional experience in Trade Marketing/Field Sales/Consumer Marketing is a plus (not mandatory)..

Strategic ability - Can develop specific valuable innovative & commercially focused strategies but also grasp the bigger picture Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify client challenges propose innovative solutions and drive business growth.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients understand their needs and build long-term relationships.

Commercial acumen - Strong understanding of sales processes & financial systems. Strategic & innovative commercial awareness. Ideally can work with SAP/BI to plan & track sales results.

Analytical skills - Strong planning & negotiation skills with a sound understanding of financial bottom-line implications of sales & marketing decisions. Able to analyse sales & customer data take the best conclusion develop initiatives with the highest value for the shopper customer & Red Bull.

Presentation skills - Demonstrate great presentation skills that provide highly relevant & commercially viable strategies or processes in a clear concise & empowering way

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.

Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite to manage client information track activities and produce reports.

Preferably knowledge of e-commerce platforms & Search engine optimisation (SEO)

Proactive and self-motivated with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Información adicional :

At Red Bull we believe in the power of human potential to drive people and ideas forward. We foster an inclusive environment where every voice is valued regardless of gender race sexual orientation background age or disability.

In the world of Red Bull everyone is welcome!

Creemos en el potencial de todos para dar aaalas a las personas y a las ideas sin distinción de género raza orientación afectivo-sexual origen edad y discapacidad. En el mundo de Red Bull todos son bienvenidos.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time