Hybrid Key Account Manager – Level I

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About the role

  • Key Account Manager developing sales strategies and managing key accounts for Brooks in Benelux market. Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to enhance brand performance and market share.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement seasonal sales forecasts, product sales plans and annual revenue goals for each assigned key account
  • Identify business opportunities within your accounts and partner with the Sales Manager on the development of sales programs that drive sell thru at retail
  • Own the communication and execution of sales programs that position Brooks as the leader in performance running
  • Report to, and support, the Sales Manager on ensuring Key Account revenue growth
  • Lead all seasonal sell in presentations to ensure backlog growth and increase market share at all key accounts
  • Take an active role in retail promotions at all National Accounts
  • Work closely with National Account Marketing Manager to develop seasonal marketing programs
  • Participate in planning and execution of product education events in conjunction with Sales management and marketing
  • Develop and maintain good customer rapport and a positive image
  • Conduct regular meetings with key accounts to analyze plan performance to identify opportunities or maximize performance
  • Partner with Product Management and Marketing on product issues, improvements on existing products, new product requirements and competitive information
  • Maintain current awareness of competitors, competitive product lines and programs and share relevant information with the sales team
  • Complete and submit on a timely basis expense reports, business activity of each assigned account and key account strategy development
  • Assist Sales Manager BLX on all key account business and special projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Management, Marketing or related field
  • 3+ years’ experience in sales management and/or key account management required preferably within the sporting goods industry
  • Retail Sales Experience of 3 years preferred
  • Strategic account management experience preferred
  • Excellent knowledge of computers and ability to work with programs such as Excel, Power Point and Word
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in particular as it relates to understanding and identifying customer needs
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company
  • Keen attention to detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks, while still maintaining the larger, strategic direction
  • Ability to anticipate how decisions can impact our customers as well as all other external and internal stakeholders
  • Demonstration of innovation and initiative – always looking at improving our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help out wherever necessary
  • A passion for the running enthusiast and practicing an active lifestyle
  • Regular travel within the Benelux region

Benefits

  • Travel required to tradeshows, retail events, bi-annual sales meetings
  • Unwavering demonstration of Brooks’ corporate values: Runner first, Word is bond, Champion heart, There’s no “I” in run, Keep moving

Job title

Key Account Manager – Level I

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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