Key Accounts Manager(Job Number: DepartmentSales & Marketing
was founded in 1966 with the goal of preparing outdoor athletes for the rigors of their next adventure. Today we are the world's leading outdoor brand, creating athlete-tested, expedition-proven products that help people explore and test the limits of human potential. We protect our outdoor playgrounds and minimize our impact on the planet through programs that encourage sustainability. The North Face® products are available at premium and specialty retail sporting goods stores globally
Key Account Manager
Buying Groups - Sport 2000
The North Face is looking for an exceptional Key Account Manager to join our team based in Germany.
The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Drive profitable sales growth by managing key accounts, developing strategic plans, and acting as the main contact for the Sport2000 buying group and the Mainhausen showroom.
Develop and present personalized seasonal account plans aligned with our distribution segmentation strategy.
• Leverage market trends, sales data and company goals to maximize profitable growth opportunities.
• Build strong partnership with key accounts, regional and specialty accounts across all channels (Outdoor, Sporting Goods and Lifestyle)
Sales & Business Performance
• Analyse sales, sell-out, and item-level performance to anticipate trends, maximize opportunities, and mitigate risks.
• Understanding consumer behaviors to develop consumer-centric opportunities tailored to each point of sale.
5+ years of sales experience, ideally in sporting goods, fashion, or action sports.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, turning data into actionable insights.
• Passionate for the outdoors and sports.
• When it comes to benefits, we're the total package.
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
• An employee discount of 50% on all VF brands
• 30 (!) vacation days!