Key Account Manager - DACH

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Frankfurt, Hessen
Senior level
Software • Automation
The Role
The Key Account Manager will drive sales growth and manage key retail and distributor relationships. Responsibilities include developing pricing strategies, ensuring customer satisfaction, preparing sales forecasts, collaborating with internal teams, and representing the company at trade fairs.
Summary Generated by Built In

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt industries, challenge the status quo, and catalyze change through radical innovation and advances in automation. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; and ZURU Edge is pioneering new-generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.


Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5,000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.


One of the largest toy companies in the world, our globally recognized and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns, and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise.


Your Role

You will play a pivotal role in driving sales growth and managing key relationships with retail and distributor accounts. This position requires a strong focus on sales and pricing strategies, customer satisfaction, and long-term business development. You will collaborate with various internal functions to ensure the successful execution of strategies and projects.


Your Impact

As a key member of the team, you will:


* Strengthen ZURU’s market presence by building trusted relationships with our retail and distribution partners.

* Drive measurable sales growth and contribute to the long-term success of the business by optimizing pricing strategies and delivering exceptional customer value.

* Influence key business decisions with data-driven insights, ensuring we stay ahead of market trends.

Responsibilities

  • Pricing Strategy & Sales Management: Develop pricing strategies for assigned accounts and optimize pricing based on market trends and customer needs.
  • Account Relationship & Sales Growth: Build and maintain strong relationships with retail partners and distributors, driving new sales and fostering long-term business relationships.
  • Sales Forecasting & Market Intelligence: Prepare sales forecasts, analyze data, conduct market research, and track new product developments to support sales objectives.
  • Customer-Focused Strategy: Tailor strategies to meet customer needs, maximizing sales and satisfaction, and developing customer-specific and channel-specific growth plans.
  • Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Planning, Customization, Brand Management, Marketing, Finance) to deliver projects and meet customer demands.
  • Event Participation: Represent the company at major trade fairs to build brand presence and strengthen relationships.
  • Project Management: Manage new projects and tasks and ensuring successful execution.

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field
  • Fluent in English and German
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in key account management, sales, or business development
  • Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • Strong knowledge of pricing strategies and market dynamics
  • Proficient in sales forecasting, reporting, and managing multiple accounts and projects

Please apply in English or German.

#LI-FR1


LIFE@ZURU


At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.


At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.


We recognise that ZURU’s success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools.


ZURU – Tomorrow Reimagined

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The Company
Kolkata
793 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow from A to Z. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group has rapidly grown and now spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods) and ZURU Tech (construction). Known for its cutting-edge software and world-leading automation and manufacturing systems, ZURU has over 5,000 team members in over 30 global locations, making it perfectly placed to continue building its reputation as one of the fastest-growing and most disruptive companies in the world. ZURU TOYS ZURU Toys is one of the largest toy companies in the world, known for its innovation, creativity and disruption through automation. Inspired by kids and imaginative play, ZURU Toys distributes to all major retailers in over 120 countries and has delighted millions of families all over the world with brands such as Bunch O Balloons™, X-Shot™, Rainbocorns™, Robo Alive™, Smashers™, 5 Surprise™, and Pets Alive™ and partnerships with entertainment properties, including Nickelodeon, Disney, Universal Studios and DreamWorks. ZURU EDGE ZURU Edge is disrupting stale consumer goods categories and building new generation brands to better serve modern consumers. Arguably the fastest-growing consumer goods company in the world today, ZURU Edge has a key focus on building tomorrow’s brands across five key verticals—Pet Care, Baby Care, Personal Care & Beauty, Home Care and Health & Wellness. ZURU TECH ZURU Tech is revolutionizing the way the world builds to bring greater flexibility, speed, affordability, quality and sustainability to the construction industry. Ten years in the making, ZURU Tech has reinvented every aspect of the construction process, developing the world’s first BIM software that directly connects to fully automated production. Get to know us a little better by checking out our company Instagram @lifeatzuru

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