Key Account Manager DACH + Denmark (temp 6 Months)

Key Account Manager Dach Region + Denmark

The North Face is looking for an exceptional Key Account Manager to join our Sales team in Germany on a temp 6-months contract!

The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world. We spark curiosity. We dare to disrupt. We create communities. And we lead with integrity. We are a community of explorers and are constantly looking for new ideas, places and people to connect with.

The North Face is a subsidiary of VF, the world's largest apparel and footwear company comprised of over 30 brands.

Let's Talk about the Role

The Key Account manager will be responsible for the development of defined key accounts and grow them in a quantitative and qualitative way. You will be the main contact for multiple departments at the account with the support of internal stakeholders in various functions. You will drive the brand´s strategy and elevate its positioning at the respective accounts.

Your voice will be important to key functions within the brand. Furthermore, annual senior top 2 top meetings, quarterly review meetings, product planning, line presentations and in-season management will be part of your tasks.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Leading, owning and expanding our market share through the defined key accounts with sustainable and profitable growth
• Create account plans and execute them to grow the business sustainably
• Planning of seasonal and annual sales budgets to maintain them in line with agreed targets - with a strong focus on 'Gross to Net' management
• Creating, presenting, and placing account specific assortment plans on a seasonal basis
• Analyzing sales performance by product and category to maximize opportunities
• Understanding of consumers to target through different channels, collections and assortments
• Drive in-season management to maximize sales with the account
• Weekly order book management, working with customer service
• Customer relationship building and nurturing

Skills for Success

• You have key account management or similar experience in FMCG or a major lifestyle/sports/outdoor brand, ideally with a strong background in department store environments.
• You have a deep knowledge and understanding of the European lifestyle and/or outdoor/sports industry and values
• You have experience with and understanding of lifestyle and/or outdoor consumers
• You have skill in crafting and maintaining mutual strategic plans and frequently measuring execution, whilst creating exceptional customer relationships at all levels
• You are analytical and strategic, with the ability to see the strength of using facts for decisions
• You have high energy, goal oriented and driven individual who is great at getting things done
• Skills in analysis, time management, communication, problem solving and innovative thinking and doing
• You are an exceptional team player

What's in it for you?

• Be part of iconic lifestyle brands
• Join a multi brand and multi countries organization to drive you career forward
• International and challenging working culture
• Discount 50% on all VF brands
• 30 (!) vacation days

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

About VF

VF Corporation is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland® and Napapijri®. VF's purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. VF believes that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more. That's what we want for everyone who joins VF. And frankly, that's what it takes to thrive here too. For more information, please visit vfc.com.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!