Key Account Manager

Job Description

• Achieve/exceed annual sales/profit objectives through effective management and development of assigned accounts/programs
• Develop, create and execute customer specific promotional plans (in consultation with marketing)
• Develop, coordinate and execute business plans in consultation with the brand strategy to achieve maximum distribution and profitable promotional activity with all assigned accounts
• Development of pricing strategy including the management of contracts by customer
• Develop, maintain and grow relationships/partnerships with your portfolio of retailers and major stakeholders
• Review key account performance at brand, category and SKU level, for both sell in, sell through.
• Develop timely and accurate forecasts
• Work closely with Demand planning to accurately forecast core stock levels.
• Ensure stock ranging and merchandising is in accordance with brand guidelines.
• Work in conjunction with the Brand team to grow Range, Category and diversify product portfolio, for STS Distributed Brands.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• University degree in Business or closely related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in the field, combined with relevant degree; or
• 8+ years experience in the field
• Persuasive, and ability to negotiate when required
• Analytical skills
• Ability to attend trade-shows, conferences and other external events outside of work hours
• Sales forecasting
• Costing price modelling experience for major markets
• Advanced English communication skills

Additional Information

This is a full-time  position; located in Norway (Oslo Preferably). This position comes with a competitive salary package which includes an annual bonus and company car.

This role will require travel in Norway (50%), you will need to be available to attend trade fairs at weekends 4-5 times a year and attend monthly team meetings at our office in Gothenburg.

If you are a high energy person who loves our Sea to Summit gear and a passion for the outdoors apply today!

Sea to Summit is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualification associated with the job.