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Global Key Account Manager – Retail Solution
Location
France
Posted
1 day ago
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0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Global Key Account Manager – Retail Solution
SGS
• Develop a strategic and durable partnership between SGS and assigned global clients. • Identify and develop new revenue opportunities within our client base, working closely with the SGS network and global Technical Competence Team. • Manage the successful implementation and delivery of diverse and/or complex client-specific projects. • Responsible for the development of long-term sustainable business partnerships between SGS and our Key international clients. • Represent the SGS network in reporting directly to our client’s senior management teams in a professional manner regarding SGS’ performance. • Develop and ensure successful implementation of a client specific Global Key Account Development Plan. • Act as the primary liaison between SGS and the client’s management team at a Director or VP level. • Supervise the deployment and enhancement of global co-operative agreements within the SGS network. • Liaise effectively with global technical teams in advance of the deployment of new projects. • Manage the investigation and resolution/remediation processes for any client concerns or complaints or claims.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in B2B sales, business development, or commercial roles within services, and solutions based environments.
- Proven hunter sales background with demonstrated success in new business acquisition, building long-term client relationship, and driving upsell/cross-sell through existing clients.
- Ability to contribute and lead a global business development strategy, identifying growth opportunities and building scalable sales approaches across regions.
- Experience selling multi-service or solution-based offerings, ideally across multiple customer needs.
- Established professional network within retailers and/or consumer brands in Europe, with the ability to leverage relationships to open doors and accelerate pipeline development and establish long-term global partnership is preferred.
- Experience selling into multinational or cross‑border environments, working with international stakeholders and coordinating internally across regions or service lines.
- Negotiation on Global Master Agreements/ Global Frame Agreements with Global Partner is mandatory.
- Worked in fast‑paced, target‑driven environments, managing multiple opportunities and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience within the TIC sector is an advantage.
- Fluent English required; additional European languages are a strong advantage.
Benefits
- SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options.
- Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents.
- Benefits platform.
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