Who We Are
Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data media and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishersno matter the screen or location no matter who what or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers Verves solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States top 100 advertisers 4000 publishers globally and the worlds top demand-side platforms. Learn more at .
About Verve Retail Media
Verve Retail Media operates one of Germanys most advanced in-store retail media platforms spanning 2200 stores and partnering with leading brands such as Unilever and Nestlé as well as major retailers including EDEKA and REWE.
In just seven months the team has scaled from 1 to 160 employees a trajectory that reflects both the ambition and the opportunity ahead.
About acardo
acardo is one of Germanys leading MarTech specialists for consumer activation. We connect major brands like Unilever Nestlé and Mars with top retailers like EDEKA Kaufland and REWE through our innovative couponing and sales promotion solutions. Our technology from cashback apps and checkout couponing to our powerful Promotion Hub is integrated into over 30000 retail locations across verticals (grocery drugstore non-food entertainment health care) influencing purchasing decisions and driving measurable sales.
As part of the Verve Group acardo is expanding its offering into a holistic Retail Media & Shopper Activation platform combining promotions in-store media DOOH and data-driven media activation across the full shopper journey.
The Role
We have ambitious plans and are constantly striving to improve. Our team values motivation ambition and strong execution. We love what we do and aim to achieve the best results together with you. You will become a full member of our team with flat hierarchies clear responsibilities defined targets and the freedom to contribute your creative ideas. Expanding our position as a market-leading company is our top priority - and for that we are looking for a talented individual to complete our team.
As Key Account Manager Pharma you own and grow strategic OTC and pharmacy client relationships across our Retail Media & Shopper Activation ecosystem.
You act as a trusted advisor to leading pharma brands translating their marketing and trade objectives into high-performing media and promotion strategies - from concept to execution to measurable revenue impact.
You are commercially accountable for expanding existing partnerships unlocking new budgets and positioning acardo as the go-to activation partner in the pharmacy and OTC landscape.
This role combines strategic consulting revenue responsibility and hands-on campaign orchestration in a fast-growing retail media environment.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct consulting and sales meetings (with a focus on OTC business)
Support and develop relationships with existing clients
Acquire new clients
Work independently in an organized and structured manner
Set up campaigns and coordinate with internal departments
Coordinate with external partners (print companies media partners cooperations)
Manage proposals client budgets and billing processes
Whether you already have several years of experience or are at the beginning of your career: we are looking for motivated talents in the pharmaceutical/pharmacy sector particularly in marketing and sales including the development and management of client campaigns account management and new client acquisition
You hold a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Sales or a comparable field of study
Experience in developing digital campaigns
Strong negotiation skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Fluent German and English both written and spoken
Independent and responsible working style strong goal orientation and good numerical understanding
Self-driven proactive and structured approach to work with a clear focus on day-to-day operations
What Youll love
Just a few of the benefits waiting for you at acardo:
A dynamic and innovative working environment in the marketing industry
Comprehensive onboarding and opportunities for further training and development
Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and take on responsibility
A motivated team with a collaborative atmosphere
And much more
Application Process
Wed love to see how you think and what youve built.
Send a short writing sample (max. 1 page) e.g. an initiative you drove end to end a messy problem you helped untangle a concrete improvement you made in how a team worked an operational concept or KPI framework you introduced or a concise analysis of a complex problem you solved. Choose one.
Were looking for outside-the-box thinkers and were happy to hire based on the quality of your thinking as much as your experience.
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