Key Account Manager Gardena

**Last date to apply:** We are continuously accepting applications _Do you thrive on building strong partnerships and making real impact with key customers across Benelux? Does turning market insights and customer needs into a winning sales strategy energize you? Then the role of key account manager is the perfect next step for you._ GARDENA is the worldwide A-brand in garden care and supply products for millions of home and garden owners. GARDENA offers a complete range of all garden supplies – weather irrigation systems, pumps, lawn care, tree and shrub care, garden tools or soil cultivation. GARDENA is the largest brand for high-quality garden tools in Europe, with branches in more than 80 countries in the world. Emotions play an important role in appealing to people who view their garden as a 'living space close to nature' and a place for well-being, recreation and relaxation. **YOUR ROLE** For our Benelux team, we are looking for an ambitious and energetic key account manager. You will be translating customer and market needs into a local sales strategy. **MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** * Deliver growth in profit, volume, sales and distribution in line with the national targets by implementing the right marketing and sales strategies for the assigned customers * Meet distribution targets on the brands portfolio. * Maintain customer relationships and develop new customer contacts at a key account level. * Conduct analysis of the customer (needs), retail and competition to develop future business opportunities to be considered in the annual account planning. * Develop an annual account plan for each relevant customer in assigned portfolio to meet the growth of margin, turnover, category, company targets on distribution, fair shares and profitability goals. * Implement account plan to deliver targets through the most efficient use of company resources. * Present status, future plans like product introductions and national and account specific activities to the assigned accounts in regular meetings. * Monitor account performance vs targets. * Recommend corrective actions in case of performance deviations. * Provide timely input for logistical planning and forecasting. * Lead the implementation of account specific activities and promotions. * Participate pro-actively in Task Forces. **YOUR PROFILE** * HBO work and thinking level * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in account management in branded goods company * Communication, negotiation and persuasive skills * Results oriented * Team player * Fluent in English and Dutch  **WE OFFERS YOU** * A varied role within a close-knit and professional team * Competitive salary * Laptop, mobile phone, and company car * 25 vacation days and 13 ADV days (based on a full-time contract) * Attractive pension scheme * Bicycle lease plan * 35% employee discount on Husqvarna and Gardena products **INTERESTED?** Have we sparked your interest? Apply directly via the application button.