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Regional Key Account Manager (w/m/d) Trade / Automotive

  • Category: Sales
  • Country: Germany
  • Location: Germany - Remote

Overview

Die WD-40 Company ist ein an der NASDAQ-Börse in New York notiertes und erfolgreiches Unternehmen der Konsumgüterindustrie. Seit mehr als 69 Jahren werden die professionellen Produkte der WD-40 Company weltweit in mehr als 176 Ländern genutzt – in Industrie und Handwerk ebenso wie für Hobby und Haushalt.

 

Von der Niederlassung in Bad Homburg werden seit 1995 die Märkte Deutschland, Österreich und die Schweiz betreut. Das engagierte, motivierte und starke Team arbeitet täglich mit dem Ziel, positive Erinnerungen bei Kunden, Lieferanten und Partnern zu hinterlassen.

 

Seit 1953 ist die Formulierung von WD-40 Multifunktionsprodukt ein streng gehütetes Unternehmensgeheimnis. Es ist kein Geheimnis, dass unsere Leidenschaft für unsere Mitarbeiter:innen, unsere Kultur und unsere Marken das ist, was uns auszeichnet. Die WD-40 Company verkauft die besten Produkte – und sucht dafür die besten Talente.

 

Wir suchen ein engagiertes und lebhaftes Mitglied für unser WD-40 Tribe, welches durch die persönliche Gebietsbetreuung vor Ort und den täglichen Austausch mit Kunden:innen positive Erinnerungen schafft und somit unsere Unternehmenswerte mit Leben füllt.

 

 

 

The WD-40 Company is a successful consumer goods company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange in New York. For more than 69 years, the professional products of the WD-40 Company have been used in more than 176 countries worldwide - in industry and trade as well as for hobbies and households.

 

The German, Austrian and Swiss markets have been looked after from the branch in Bad Homburg since 1995. The dedicated, motivated and strong team works every day with the aim of leaving positive memories with customers, suppliers and partners.

 

Since 1953, the formulation of WD-40 multifunctional product has been a closely guarded company secret. It's no secret that our passion for our people, our culture and our brands is what sets us apart. The WD-40 Company sells the best products - and is looking for the best talent.

 

We are looking for a committed and lively member for our WD-40 Tribe, who will create positive memories through personal area support on site and daily exchange with customers and thus fill our company values ​​with life.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Betreuung bestehender Großhandelskunden vornehmlich aus den Bereichen Trade und Automotive
  • Reisetätigkeiten innerhalb Deutschlands
  • Intensivierung der bestehenden Kundenbeziehungen durch aktives und enges Beziehungsmanagement als kompetenter Ansprechpartner und Berater vor Ort
  • Sicherung und Ausweitung der Umsatz- und Distributionsziele
  • Umsetzung von Aktions- und Marketingaktivitäten sowie Platzierungsausweitung und ‑optimierung
  • Neuprodukteinführung und -umsetzung vor Ort
  • Unterstützung der Below-the-line Marketing Aktivitäten
  • Neukunden-Akquise

 

  • Support for existing wholesale customers, primarily from the trade and automotive sectors
  • Travel activities within Germany
  • Intensification of existing customer relationships through active and close relationship management as a competent contact person and consultant on site
  • Securing and expanding sales and distribution targets
  • Implementation of campaign and marketing activities as well as expansion and optimization of placement
  • New product launch and implementation on site
  • Support of below-the-line marketing activities
  • New customer acquisition

 

What You’ll Bring To The Role

  • Auf Basis einer kaufmännischen Ausbildung oder eines betriebswirtschaftlichen Studiums eine mehrjährige Außendiensterfahrung im Automotive / GH–Sektor und nun auf der Suche nach der passenden Herausforderung für die nächsten Jahre
  • e-Commerce Kenntnisse von Vorteil
  • Verkäufer:in mit Willen zum Verkaufserfolg sowie Verhandlungsstärke, Engagement, Leistungs- und Lösungsorientierung
  • Start aus dem Home Office inklusive hoher Reisebereitschaft
  • Sicherer Umgang mit MS Office Produkten und Grundkenntnisse in Englisch
  • Teamplayer

 

  • On the basis of a commercial apprenticeship or a business degree, several years of field service experience in the automotive / GH sector and now looking for the right challenge for the next few years
  • E-commerce knowledge is an advantage
  • Seller: with the will to sell successfully as well as negotiating strength, commitment, performance and solution orientation
  • Start from the home office including a high willingness to travel
  • Safe handling of MS Office products and basic knowledge of English
  • team player

 

 

Total Rewards

  • Ein wertschätzendes Arbeitsumfeld mit gemeinsam geteilten Werten und einem starken Zugehörigkeitsgefühl
  • Aktive Mitgestaltung des zukünftigen gemeinsamen Unternehmenserfolges
  • Ein attraktives Vergütungs- und Sozialleistungspaket
  • Neutraler PKW auch zur privaten Nutzung
  • Firmenhandy und -laptop
  • Betriebliche Krankenversicherung
  • Flexible Arbeitszeiten

 

  • An appreciative work environment with shared values ​​and a strong sense of belonging
  • Active participation in the future joint corporate success
  • An attractive compensation and benefits package
  • Neutral car also for private use
  • Company cell phone and laptop
  • Company health insurance
  • Flexible working hours

About Us

Our “Why”

At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes.  Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do. 

 

Why You Should Apply

  • Learning-based culture that supports the growth and development of all tribe members 
  • Strong values aligned culture whose #1 strategic driver is to build a business for the future that we will be proud to hand down to the next generation 
  • Over 93.3% employee engagement as of January 2022 global employee survey
  • A culture where 91% of the tribe report experience a sense of belonging
  • Voted Most Democratic Workplace and certified WorldBlu Freedom Centered Workplace

 

Do You Align With Our Values?

Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do:  We live, breathe, and play by our values every day.

Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search!   #WD40TribalLife   #PositiveLastingMemories

 
At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.
 
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