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Head of GKAM (Global Key Account Management)

SGS

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, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

Job Description

  • To implement an effective team structure to maximise efficiency, accelerate growth and customer satisfaction of global customers, food and non-food.
  • To develop strategy for strategic Key Account to accelerate opportunities for revenue growth in cooperation with the international sales team, as well as the network at large.
  • To ensure the successful implementation and delivery of large, diverse and complex client projects on a global basis, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled.
  • To lead the team of GKAMs for Business Assurance including Account allocation and providing a single point of contact for the client and internal network (current team size: 12 GKAMs plus approx. 10 support team)
  • To develop a strategic and durable partnership between SGS and the assigned Global clients, identifying senior contact and key decision makers and taking an active role in opportunity development.
  • To ensure the GKAM team performs as an effective unit, with smooth and efficient project management as the client champion but in full cooperation and alignment with the operational/technical leaders.
  • To set and monitor SMART KPIs for the team to ensure delivery of overall targets and correct behaviours to achieve success.

Qualifications

Required Experience / Qualifications

  • Higher education (degree and/or diploma) in a Business related or technical subject
  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a project/contract management/commercial role / customer care (or client relationship management)
  • Proven ability to manage an international team and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced and highly professional environment
  • Previous experience in a consulting/auditing/ regulatory/quality control / compliance environment would be highly desirable
  • Strong written and spoken English skill, while other languages will be a clear advantage
  • Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office suite and CRM packages (esp Salesforce).
  • Job location: Europe
  • Ability to travel internationally

Required Skills

  • Effective communicator at all levels with strong networking and presentation skills
  • Strong leadership and people management skills with ability to foster a positive and collaborative culture with all stakeholders 
  • Professional, resourceful, customer focused and service oriented
  • Strong commercial / business acumen
  • Independent, lateral thinker, with an analytical ability to identify problems and propose solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with ability to develop strong partnership with clients and other stakeholders
  • Well-organised, with ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and against deadlines

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