International Key Account Manager

**Shape & Create - And make it happen!** ======================================== The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748. Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to become part of us? #shapeandcreate ------------------------------------------ Do you thrive on building relationships with top-tier trade partners and turning strategic concepts into real business impact? Villeroy & Boch is looking for a **Key Account Manager International** to drive our tabletop equipment business across international markets. ### What you'll do: * Drive direct international sales impact by influencing customers on tabletop equipment concepts — across their national properties * Act as the **mediator and facilitator** for selecting and guiding Top Trade Partners in implementing these concepts nationally * Own **Strategic Key Account Management** end-to-end: identification, potential assessment, acquisition, onboarding, concept presentation, contracting, and reporting (Salesforce) * Lead, support, or step into **key projects** for your accounts — regardless of location, working with local teams where needed * Co-create **key projects** with Marketing, Hospitality Concepts, and CMS * Enable smooth **replenishment** via customer procurement systems or our B2B portal, **INVENIDO** * Represent V&B as the **trusted, competent entry point** for your Key Accounts — internally and externally What you will bring: * University degree / MBO in Economics or equivalent sales experience * **3+ years** in sales or key account management, ideally with an international customer focus * **Fluent English & German** — French or other languages a strong plus * A **confident, persuasive, and fact-driven** personality with a genuine service mindset * Comfort navigating **IT tools** for Accounting, Procurement, and Sales/Customer Management **Think outside the box with us! #shapeandcreate** ==================================================