Key Account Manager Lead

Start something great today. Go Goodyear

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and be accountable for delivering the Key Account Plan for the Designated Key Account externally & internally for Europe as well as in the home country. Main tasks will be to deliver the numbers, to execute and deliver the operational plans/strategies and be responsible for the achievement of the objectives: Annual Plan in terms of Volume, gross profit, days sales outstanding. 
• Own the Key Account Plan, implement and support a guidance for all Goodyear sales teams and be the leader of the cross-functional team including Marketing, Finance and Pricing with tasks such as developing the pricing strategy per stock keeping unit, deploying the marketing plan, making sure of the financial viability of the projects, analysing market data and own Goodyear internal tools to maximize the results.
• Develop solid understanding and knowledge for all European (key) markets of the designated Account and join (important) local negotiations if needed. Be regularly in contact with the local key account managers of the designated account and maintain a bilateral communication flow.

To Join Our Team You Will Need:

Experience

• University higher education 
• High level of English & German (spoken and written)
• Experience in Key Account Customer Management (At least 5 years)
• Experience in the Car Dealer Industry as an advantage

Skills

• Market trends analysis
• Data analysis 
• Office Package (Excel, Power Point expert level)    
• Customer Experience Management
• Product Management
• Negotiation 
• Strategic Planning

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.