Key Account Manager at Alexander Waske TennisUniversity
berlin, Berlin, Germany -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Industry

Transportation & Logistics

Description
  • On Offer:An opportunity to join a Multi-National leading supply chain solutions and freight forwarding specialist
  • Competitive salary in line with skills and experience
  • Bonus 10-15%
  • Commission scheme to be discussed
  • Company car
  • 30 days annual leave


  • Job Purpose:Lead and grow strategic global and regional customer relationships.
  • Drive account performance, operational excellence, and long-term value creation across freight forwarding and contract logistics networks.
  • Focus on account retention, share-of-wallet expansion, and multi-country logistics solutions aligned to customer supply chain strategies.


Key Responsibilities:

  • 1. Strategic Account LeadershipAct as the primary global contact for assigned key accounts.
  • Develop and execute global account plans aligned to customer and company priorities.
  • Identify cross-selling opportunities (air, ocean, warehousing, value-added services).
  • Lead global account reviews, QBRs, and strategic discussions.


  • 2. Customer Relationship ManagementBuild strong relationships across operational, commercial, and executive levels.
  • Manage escalations for service, operational, and billing issues.
  • Translate customer feedback into improvement initiatives.


  • 3. Commercial & Financial ManagementDrive profitability through pricing governance, cost control, and yield optimization.
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and pipeline reporting (e.g. Salesforce).
  • Lead contract negotiations and renewals.


  • 4. Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with country and regional operations for seamless delivery.
  • Ensure SOPs are in place and aligned with SLAs and KPIs.
  • Support implementation projects and ensure smooth handover to operations.


  • 5. Performance, Governance & ComplianceMonitor account performance, service levels, and financial outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts, and ethical standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement, digitalisation, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Align internal stakeholders globally to meet account objectives.


  • Skills & Experience Required to be Considered:Proven account management experience ideally gained with in freight forwarding
  • Strong Multi National customer account management - heavier on air freight experience, but may also be involved in ocean freight
  • Proven experience of handling industrial and automotive accounts would be preferred however other industries will be considered
  • Ability to bring in new customers is a plus, but priority is to manage existing global accounts
  • Preferably able to be onsite near offices in Frankfurt or Hamburg or Nuremberg


Responsibilities
  • On Offer:An opportunity to join a Multi-National leading supply chain solutions and freight forwarding specialist
  • Competitive salary in line with skills and experience
  • Bonus 10-15%
  • Commission scheme to be discussed
  • Company car
  • 30 days annual leave


  • Job Purpose:Lead and grow strategic global and regional customer relationships.
  • Drive account performance, operational excellence, and long-term value creation across freight forwarding and contract logistics networks.
  • Focus on account retention, share-of-wallet expansion, and multi-country logistics solutions aligned to customer supply chain strategies.


Key Responsibilities:

  • 1. Strategic Account LeadershipAct as the primary global contact for assigned key accounts.
  • Develop and execute global account plans aligned to customer and company priorities.
  • Identify cross-selling opportunities (air, ocean, warehousing, value-added services).
  • Lead global account reviews, QBRs, and strategic discussions.


  • 2. Customer Relationship ManagementBuild strong relationships across operational, commercial, and executive levels.
  • Manage escalations for service, operational, and billing issues.
  • Translate customer feedback into improvement initiatives.


  • 3. Commercial & Financial ManagementDrive profitability through pricing governance, cost control, and yield optimization.
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and pipeline reporting (e.g. Salesforce).
  • Lead contract negotiations and renewals.


  • 4. Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with country and regional operations for seamless delivery.
  • Ensure SOPs are in place and aligned with SLAs and KPIs.
  • Support implementation projects and ensure smooth handover to operations.


  • 5. Performance, Governance & ComplianceMonitor account performance, service levels, and financial outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts, and ethical standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement, digitalisation, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Align internal stakeholders globally to meet account objectives.


  • Skills & Experience Required to be Considered:Proven account management experience ideally gained with in freight forwarding
  • Strong Multi National customer account management - heavier on air freight experience, but may also be involved in ocean freight
  • Proven experience of handling industrial and automotive accounts would be preferred however other industries will be considered
  • Ability to bring in new customers is a plus, but priority is to manage existing global accounts
  • Preferably able to be onsite near offices in Frankfurt or Hamburg or Nuremberg


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