Job Posting Title
Key Account Manager Kitchen
The challenge
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Haier Europe in Baar, Switzerland. The company is on track to achieve ambitious growth and leadership targets in the region and we need someone who is passionate, proactive, self-driven and motivated to join a team of open-minded people.
We are looking for a Key Account Manager - Kitchen for German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino who will be responsible for building up the Kitchen business across the region.
We are looking for a person who embodies the core values of the Haier mindset: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Zero Distance to Consumers and Io T and Ecosystem Thinking.
What you will do
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Customer relationship management; building and maintaining long-term relationships with customers in the specialist kitchen trade
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Monitor the development of sales, margins and profitability in the assigned region and segments
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Creating customized offers and solutions for customers, taking into account their specific requirements and needs
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Sales activities; execute sales activities to achieve revenue targets, including presentations, negotiations and closing deals
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Working closely with internal teams such as product marketing, marketing and customer service to ensure customer needs are met and products/services are positioned optimally
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Prepare reports and forecasts, as well as market and sales margin analysis
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Representing the company at industry events, trade shows and conferences to increase visibility and generate new business opportunities
What you need to succeed
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Proven experience as a Key Account Manager within the Kitchen sector
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Sound understanding of the Kitchen Retail market and relevant industry trends and developments
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Experience in the white goods sector
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Commercial training or technical background
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with customers and internal teams
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Good negotiation and influencing skills
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Initiative and results orientation to achieve individual and team-based goals
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Your personality is characterized by flexibility and hands on in approach
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You are self-organized, well-structured, proactive, goal-oriented, conscientious and resilient
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Your creative mind is always on the lookout for innovative ideas and solutions
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Fluent German and business fluent in written and spoken English
What we offer:
Haier Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.