The Export Key Accounts Manager reports to the Executive Director Sales and will be responsible for executing the Group export business strategy and management of key global distributor accounts for the total brand portfolio.
He or she will be directly involved in business development in Europe and the U.S. (the acquisition and deal making with potential customers). The business requires good relationships with strategic customers, a creative approach with novel concepts and ideas and an excellent reliable service. The position requires a fair amount of traveling and good strategic business development skills, with conceptual market insights coupled with a hands-on, opportunity driven attitude.
Excellent cooperation with the Brand & Marketing Director, Regional Sales Directors and Wholesale Sales Managers in the organization is a must in order to guarantee smooth supply chain operations, excellent customer service and product innovation.
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Experience The right candidate is an Export/Business Development Director/Manager with a commercial background in the fashion, luxury goods or FMCG business. In view of the market requirements and the organization, he or she has a strong international mindset and preferably experience in developing countries.