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Hero Group

Key Account Manager – Retail

Hero Group

. Develop strategic growth plans for key retail partners .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeLenzburg • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing strategic growth plans and sales concepts for retail partners, with a strong focus on negotiation, analytical thinking, and team leadership. Proficient in managing sales forecasts and budgets while fostering employee development and collaboration across departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales Growth ManagementJoint Business PlanningNegotiation SkillsAnalytical ThinkingFluent Communication in German and English

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Hard Skills
Sales ForecastingBudget ManagementMarket AnalysisPromotional Strategy DevelopmentAssortment Initiatives
Soft Skills
Customer FocusIndependent Working StylePerseveranceTeam LeadershipConceptual Thinking
Tools & Technologies
MS OfficeSAPPower BI
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Industry Keywords
Consumer GoodsSwiss Retail MarketSales Team PerformanceStrategic PartnershipsCommercial Terms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop strategic growth plans for key retail partners
  • Develop growth strategies and sales concepts together with strategic retail partners
  • Lead annual negotiations, including pricing and commercial terms
  • Develop solutions with measurable business impact together with the Head of Sales
  • Develop promotional and assortment initiatives
  • Bring innovations from concept to shelf and orchestrate successful launches and activations
  • Coordinate Marketing, Supply, Procurement, Finance, and other business partners
  • Analyze market, customer, and competitor data
  • Manage forecasts, sales volumes, and budgets
  • Develop and support employees
  • Strengthen the performance of the overall Sales team together with the Head of Sales and fellow Key Account Managers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent qualification
  • Several years of experience in Sales or Revenue Growth Management within a consumer goods company
  • Demonstrated track record of success in this environment
  • Knowledge of the dynamics of the Swiss retail market
  • Demonstrated experience in Joint Business Planning with strategic retail partners
  • Strong negotiation skills and customer focus
  • Clear focus on targets and results
  • Analytical and conceptual thinking
  • Independent and self-directed working style
  • Perseverance and determination
  • Ability to lead employees and support their development
  • Fluent communication in (Swiss) German and English
  • Confident and proficient use of MS Office
  • French language skills are a plus
  • SAP and Power BI knowledge is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working hours
  • 40% remote work
  • Comprehensive employee benefits
  • Modern working environment
  • Flat hierarchies
  • Informal and collaborative workplace culture
  • Free snacks and drinks
  • Subsidized meals
  • Free parking
  • Company car, including private use