Key Account Manager Europe (Textile Industry) at SGS

Košice, Region of Košice, Slovakia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Acquisition, Textile Supply Chain, Sales Strategies, Market Penetration, Brand Engagement, Sustainability, Networking, Stakeholder Management, Product Design, Quality Assurance, Material Sourcing, Training Management, Market Trends Analysis, Competitor Analysis, Garment Manufacturing, Textile Processing

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. Job Description Acquire new customers in bluesign’s current core industries Outdoor and Active Sportswear in the Territory Acquire new customers in the new industries Denim, Professional Wear, Promotional Apparel and Footwear in the Territory Focus lies on the acquisition of brands and retailers, but also on Garment Manufacturers/Assemblers, Material Manufacturers and Chemical Suppliers. Work together with Brand Services to create initiatives that drive customer engagement and retention. Market Penetration: Execute targeted market penetration strategies to elevate bluesign’s presence and adoption within the territory. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Keeps good relations to Marketing, Brand Services and other divisions / departments Manages workload Manages personal responsibilities and assignment Manages trainings and qualifications individually Sales: Establish the bluesign system and services in the target segments together with the bluesign organization (especially with CRM colleagues, Brand Services team and Marketing team) Sales and Market Feedback: Provide regular updates on sales activities, competitor activities, and market trends within the territory. Objectives and Budget Achievement: Meet or exceed objectives outlined in the mid-range plan and annual budgets, contributing to the overall growth strategy. Standards and Best Practices: Uphold and implement company standards, ensuring quality and consistency in all sales and customer interactions. Qualifications For application, please submit English CV. Established and profound network in textile brand world (+10 years brand experience) Profound knowledge in textile supply chain (Product Design, Development, Sourcing, Materials, Quality/Sustainability Experience) Experience with multi stakeholder initiatives (textile-, NGO’s – and sustainability organizations within the textile supply chain) Profound knowledge in textile processing and manufacturing chain Fluency in both English and the local country’s language is required

Responsibilities

The Key Account Manager will focus on acquiring new customers in the textile industry, specifically in Outdoor and Active Sportswear, as well as other segments like Denim and Footwear. They will collaborate with various teams to enhance customer engagement and execute market penetration strategies.