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Please, apply until the 15th of July 2025
Key Account Manager (m/f/d)
At JTI Switzerland, we are dedicated to excellence and delivering exceptional value. Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and growth. The Key Account Management Team is a crucial part of cross-functional teams aiming at maximizing field force effectiveness and ensuring best-in-class execution of sales and marketing initiatives.
Position:
The Key Account Manager (KAM) is the primary point of contact for all assigned key accounts and is responsible for achieving defined commercial targets while ensuring optimal return on investment through the negotiation, implementation, and evaluation of annual or multi-year agreements.
Responsibilities:
As the Key Account Manager, you will…
Create comprehensive customer plans to drive business growth, aligned with JTI's strategic priorities, including investment scenarios, assortment planning in collaboration with Marketing, and alignment with internal stakeholders across functionsEffectively execute the agreed account strategies and initiatives by leading key account negotiations, managing the full contracting process, and ensuring timely alignment with internal stakeholdersOversee the full lifecycle of each assigned account, ensuring alignment with contractual agreements and delivery of commercial targetsBuild and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with KA and their decision-makers, ensuring consistent communication, high-quality business support, and early alignment on strategic or operational changesWork closely in cross-functional teams with Finance, Marketing, Legal and SI department to support category development and joint business planning
Requirements:
University degree in a relevant fieldSolid experience in sales/marketing/trade marketing department of an international FMCG company, including Category and Key Account ManagementFluent in English and German, French is considered an assetStrong Selling and Negotiation skills, understanding of Retailer FinanceGood working knowledge of MS Office, Power BI, SAPWhat to expect:
Expect wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including a unique family leave policy.
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Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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