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Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Senior Key Account Manager

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVienna, Austria€70k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed degree in economics/business studies or comparable education is required.
  • At least five years of experience in key account management or sales at an FMCG company is required.
  • Demonstrated success independently leading demanding customer relationships and negotiations is required.
  • Strong commercial thinking and understanding of revenue and profitability management are required.
  • Analytical ability combined with strategic thinking and strong execution skills is required.
  • Initial experience leading or developing employees is advantageous.
  • High ownership, decisiveness, and solution orientation are required.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are required.
  • Strong customer orientation and enjoyment of collaboration in dynamic, cross-functional teams are required.
  • Business-fluent German and English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement customer-specific growth strategies and joint business plans.
  • Independently lead annual business discussions as well as price, terms, and contract negotiations with decision-makers.
  • Own revenue, sales volume, profitability, distribution, and market-share development for assigned customers.
  • Analyze market, customer, and competitor developments and derive business opportunities and recommendations.
  • Manage the customer budget and achievement of targets across relevant key performance indicators.
  • Collaborate closely with Marketing, Category Management, Supply Chain, Finance, and Revenue Growth Management.
  • Drive commercial projects and initiatives for sustainable business development.
  • Lead and develop direct reports and support colleagues’ development through coaching and knowledge transfer.
  • Represent Danone as a trusted customer partner and build long-term strategic relationships.

Desired Qualifications

  • Initial experience leading or developing employees.

About the Company

Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Danone is a global food and beverage company focused on Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. It sells brands like Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Evian, Nutricia, and Volvic across more than 120 markets, employing over 100,000 people. Its products aim to support health and sustainability, guided by the One Planet. One Health framework and 2030 goals, with a plan to pursue B Corp certification by 2025. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven approach, the Entreprise à Mission status in France, and strong sustainability commitments across a diversified brand portfolio to bring healthy, sustainable eating to as many people as possible.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1919

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