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SENIOR KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER - FOOD TESTING ROMANIA
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SalaryMonthly net remuneration of max 1700 euro, converted to amount in Ron upon hiring dateLocationBucharest, RomaniaIndustryFood ManufacturingJob DescriptionOur client is an Western European producer of food ingredients, present in more than 50 countries. In Romania they have a strong presence since few years and a stable and growing team.This new role will report to the Country Commercial Manager and will cover major clients in 6 counties in Romania. Hunting abilities and new business development potential is highly appreciated in this position: 40-50% is existing clients handling versus 40-50% new business.
Job Profile
- Develops the relationship with existing customers, managing a constant portfolio of accounts in few areas of the country
- Negotiates contracts, supervises their performance, has responsibility for the process of invoicing / collecting the services provided;
- It is familiar with the entire analysis portfolio of the company, necessary in discussions with existing and potential clients;
- Actively approaches new clients, with the preparation of company presentations and their support, identifying customer needs and preparing proposals accordingly;
- Actively approaches existing customers by presenting the new analysis packages available, when applicable;
- Identifies potential or existing problems in partnerships established with clients, with the proposal of quick solutions for solving, for the benefit of the parties involved;
- Proactively identifies new business opportunities, with a direct approach to those potential customers;
- Has full responsibility for fulfilling the targets allocated for the allocated portfolio;
- Develops and adapts strategies for approaching potential customers, with attention paid to market trends and competition monitoring;
- Draws activity reports / action plans and aligns them with the direct superior;
- It is responsible for the correctness of the data and information provided, for providing them within the agreed deadlines;
- It is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the data and information with which it comes into contact and which are the property of the company;
- It is responsible for identifying opportunities to improve personal activity / results and discussing them with the direct superior;
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Management / Business Process Design; any specialization in Life Sciences (i.e. chemistry, biochemistry, food engineering, biotechnology, molecular biology) would be a strong advantage;
- A minimum of 4 years consistent full-cycle Sales experience, with predominance in selling services;
- Previous experience needed with food tests, Sales of B2B food additives services, complex equipment lines or previous commercial exposure related to the field of Life Sciences and / or sale of laboratory-related products and services would be a strong advantage;
- Great communication, presentation and negotiation skills;
- Result-driven and service oriented, open-minded, proactive, analytical thinker;
- Track-record of successful negotiations in complex business settings;
- The ability to operate effectively with tight deadlines, limited resources and ambiguity;
- The ability to communicate effectively and deliver results in quickly changing business environments;
- Strong customer service orientation and problemsolving skills;
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, advanced work experience with CRM ( MS analytics ) and bidding software, experience with complex offers, different matrices for the same methods.
- Availability for extensive field work;
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Monthly net remuneration of max 2000 euro, converted to amount in Ron upon hiring date
- Quarterly variable compensation scheme as per meeting the KPI-s and sales targets set together with your direct supervisor
- Unlimited – period labor contract with trial period of 90 calendar days
- Full time
- Company phone and laptop
- Company car
- Medical Services plan
- Paid annual leave of 25 days/year.
- Meal tickets
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