Key Account Manager

TL;DR

Key Account Manager (Consumer Audio): Establishing productive relationships with key retail accounts to drive sales opportunities with an accent on account strategies, territory planning, and customer satisfaction. Focus on developing strategic sales plans, managing pre-sales to post-sales processes, and supporting trade marketing initiatives.

Location: Hybrid-based in Marlow, United Kingdom (1-2 days in office); availability to travel internationally 10-20% of time

Company

hirify.global Consumer Hearing develops premium consumer audio devices such as headphones, soundbars, and speech-enhanced hearables under the Sennheiser brand license, headquartered in Germany with 650 employees worldwide.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts to drive sales opportunities.
• Manage all aspects of key accounts including opportunity identification, qualification, pre-sales planning, presentations, closing, and post-sales support.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales revenue targets, using analytical techniques to overcome obstacles.
• Update key account strategic plans monthly and track progress toward quarterly and annual initiatives.
• Support customer-specific advertising, trade marketing efforts, and participate in industry trade fairs.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience managing retail accounts in CE (Consumer Electronics) or CPG industries
• University degree in business or related field
• Excellent selling, negotiation, problem-solving, and presentation skills
• Customer-centric and success-driven mindset with strategic thinking
• Ability to maintain professional internal and external relationships
• Availability and willingness to travel internationally 10-20% of time

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model to balance career and personal commitments.
• Wide range of training opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Individual development plans with exceptional growth opportunities.
• Inclusive culture focused on continuous improvement, resilience, and excellence.