Strategic Account Manager – Teamsports

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Sri Lanka.

📋 Description

• Achieve and surpass revenue and profitability goals through the strategic cultivation of both new and existing clients in the team sports sector.

• Develop and execute account strategies aimed at driving revenue growth, increasing market share, and enhancing profitability.

• Establish, nurture, and strengthen long-term relationships with customers at all organizational levels.

• Facilitate collaboration for product development and sampling initiatives between clients and global internal teams.

• Continuously monitor and assess market dynamics and competitive trends.

• Maintain sales forecasts and track pipeline activities using Salesforce CRM.

• Provide esteemed clients with customized solutions for branding and variable data management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated professional sales experience, including accountability for budgets and revenue objectives.

• Background in market and customer development, ideally within an international corporate setting.

• Extensive experience in the apparel, sporting goods, or textile sectors.

• Knowledge in football (soccer), associations, licensing, or heat-transfer labels/embellishment is advantageous.

• Proficient in both German and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Exceptional communication abilities.

• An entrepreneurial mindset.

• A high degree of initiative.

• Self-sufficient and results-driven work approach.

• Cultural sensitivity and strong teamwork capabilities for effective collaboration within a global matrix organization.

• Resume/CV in PDF or Word format is required.

• Resume/CV must be submitted in the same language as the job posting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Award-winning company pension plan.

• Employer-funded savings benefits (VWL).

• Corporate perks, including discounts from various providers.

• Bonuses for vacation and Christmas.

• 30 vacation days, with the possibility of 3 additional days under a trust-based working hours policy.

• Parental leave in accordance with statutory guidelines.

• Flexible working hours and trust-based working hours.

• Option for two days of remote work per week, or fully remote work depending on the role.

• Access to a mental health app.

• Discounted membership to the Europe-wide Urban Sports Club fitness program.

• JobBike leasing program available.

• Free parking spaces equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles.

• Annual events and campaigns.

• Personalized training and development plans.

• Opportunities for volunteering in support of charitable organizations.