Key Account Manager Italy (FMCG)

TL;DR

Key Account Manager Italy (FMCG): Building the business in the Italian market from the ground up with an accent on drugstores, pharmacies, and online retail. Focus on securing new listings, managing partners, and coordinating trade marketing campaigns.

Location: Remote (Europe Only)

Company

hirify.global is Germany's leading collagen brand combining beauty, science, and AI technology to help people enhance their natural beauty.

What you will do

• Build and expand business presence in Italy, focusing on drugstores, pharmacies, online retail, and grocery partners.
• Manage existing customers and acquire new partners through compelling pitches and tailored product proposals.
• Plan and coordinate promotions, point-of-sale materials, and sampling campaigns with the marketing team.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify trends and new distribution opportunities.
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events across Italy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, operations, regulatory, and e-commerce teams.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in key account management, ideally in FMCG, beauty, or health.
• Strong understanding of the Italian retail landscape, including pharmacy and drugstore channels.
• Fluent Italian and English.
• Proactive, hands-on attitude and a structured way of working.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, CRM systems, and AI tools.

Nice to have

• Spanish language proficiency.
• Specific knowledge of mechanics and decision processes within pharmacy and parapharmacy channels.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and smart time tracking to maximize productivity.
• €500 one-time home office allowance and choice of Mac or Windows equipment.
• Monthly "Glow Card" (€50/month) and 40% discount on the entire product range.
• 30 vacation days plus a personal holiday and New Year's Eve off.
• Health insurance reimbursing up to €600/year for extras and contributions to pension plans.
• Professional growth via Glowcademy, dedicated learning time, and development support.