Key Account Manager -(2100000E)
Description
Your accountabilities will include:
- Work towards leading acquisition projects in the region with a mind towards managing the acquired business from SW Automotive’s point of view;
- Develop a go to market sales strategy that is aligned with the Automotive business growth strategy for designated countries in the Europe Export market arena (Central & Eastern Europe/Russian market) and transformed into annual/seasonal sales targets.
- Execute the “go to market” strategy, taking into account the regional market complexities
- Position and sell our products by leveraging market, cultural, and organizational understanding. Manage the opportunity pipe-line with the distributor/importer.
- Ensure SW Automotive is positioned in the right way in relation to the competition;
- Position SW Automotive’s strengths of color, technology, quality, and speed of doing business in a way that the customer perceives as valuable and differentiated from the competition by a deep understanding of the customer (end user), the market, and products;
- Identify new business opportunities/ routes to market in the different countries and markets based on data driven information and by visiting end users if needed;
- Manage the business operations for the specified countries being end responsible for the growth;
- Manage the relationship with importers/distributors in order to maximize sales and profitability.
- Be highly trusted by distributors/customers to champion their business interests. Provide them a high service level
- Administer and develop contracts as needed;
- Through proactive communication, regularly inform key stakeholders within the sales team as well as other internal team members;
- Bring added value and transparency to the business by providing appropriate management reports through Salesforce.com that accurately capture defined sales metrics;
- Share sales best practices and Market intelligence across the organization as appropriate; actively build bridges with colleagues in other departments.
Requirements:
- Strong analytical skills, ability to gather relevant data and drawing correct and realistic conclusions based on the data;
- A proven track record in developing and implementing strategies for ambitious market growth;
- Ability to recognize market opportunities for both current and new products
- Capable of building and maintaining relationships and networks in order to achieve business objectives;
- Possess strong self-initiative with the ability to set priorities and then deliver on those priorities;
- Strong negotiation skills – communicates standpoints and arguments effectively and pointing out common goals in such a way this leads to agreement and acceptance by all involved parties;
- Readiness to extensive travel, including overnight stays in the designated area as well as to the SW automotive EMEA HQ
Equal Opportunity
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other consideration prohibited by law.
We are committed to positively promoting equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of the job requirements and the individual’s ability and merits in meeting the requirements.
WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
Sherwin-Williams is the largest paints and coatings company in the world. With $18bn billion in sales, more than 4,100 stores, and 140 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide. Our 60,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career. Find yours and join us today.
At Sherwin-Williams, we're proud of the company we keep — our family of loyal employees. To learn about our company and our culture go to Sherwin.com/careers.
Please note that Sherwin Williams is unable to respond to any enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Basic Qualification:
Please note you will need the existing right to work in the country you apply for. Sherwin-Williams is unable to sponsor work permits or visas, now or in the future.
Equal Opportunity
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other consideration prohibited by law.
We are committed to positively promoting equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of the job requirements and the individual’s ability and merits in meeting the requirements.
Primary Location
:Czech Republic-CZ_Locations-PRAGA
Other Locations
:Romania-RO_Locations-CHIŞODA, Poland-PL_Locations-POZNAŃ, Poland-PL_Locations-RZESZÓW, Romania-RO_Locations-BUCUREȘTI, Poland-PL_Locations-WARSZAWA
Work Locations
:CZE District OfficeMasarykova 58Praga415 02
Job Posting
:Mar 14, 2021
Schedule
:Full-time
Respond By
:Apr 29, 2021