Key Account Manager Sport & Shoes (F/M/X) (copy)

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands; hybrid with a minimum of 3 days on site and up to 2 days at home. Travel between Belgium and the Netherlands at least twice per month.

Company

hirify.global is a European online sales-events and ecommerce company offering discounted branded products across multiple sectors.

What you will do

• Identify, engage, and onboard new brand accounts.
• Develop existing partner relationships, lead strategic meetings, and create joint growth plans.
• Negotiate commercial and contract conditions and close partner agreements.
• Track market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments.
• Coordinate with supply chain, planning, marketing, sales analysts, and other internal teams.
• Own budget targets, address performance gaps, and source new business opportunities.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience as a Key Account Manager or in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Result-oriented approach, strong analytical skills, communication skills, and interpersonal abilities.
• Good understanding of account management principles and practices.
• Strong negotiation skills, perseverance, and a proactive approach to closing deals and resolving conflicts.
• Pragmatic, rigorous, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, learn, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Team-player mindset and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency with Google Apps and Office Pack, especially Google Sheets, Slides, and Excel.
• Excellent Dutch language skills and fluent English.

Nice to have

• French language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent position with flexible working hours and a hybrid work arrangement.
• On-target bonus plan and home-working allowance.
• Telephone cost reimbursement and health insurance.
• Extra-legal holidays and access to an online language-learning platform.
• Discounts on hirify.global sales and an inclusive workplace open to people with health conditions or impairments.

Hiring process

• HR video interview.
• Business Manager interview.
• Commercial Director interview.