Associate Key Account Manager (m/f/d), Ardagh Metal Packaging Europe
in any Ardagh Metal location in Europe
Join a team that shapes the future of packaging!
Are you passionate about building strong partnerships and driving business growth? We’re looking for an Associate Key Account Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make an impact in the beverage can industry.
In this role, you’ll work closely with strategic accounts, support negotiations, and collaborate across multiple teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. If you’re ready to combine analytical thinking with relationship-building skills, this is your opportunity to grow with us.
What You’ll Do
This role serves as a key commercial interface between Key Account Management, Trading, Supply Chain, and Operations.
You will:
1. Manage day-to-day commercial activities for assigned strategic accounts. Coordinate customer communication related to forecasts, allocations, and service levels Consolidate and challenge customer forecasts. Track call-offs, volume flows, and allocation scenarios. Support Trading in evaluating volume shifts and scenario modelling. Prepare pricing, margin, and volume analyses. Provide reporting on customer performance and commercial risks. Coordinate with Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Finance, Sustainability, and Technical teams. Lead cross-functional operational reviews. Monitor customer and market trends. Ensure seamless execution of commercial commitments for strategic accounts, drive accurate forecasting and allocation processes, and contribute to pricing, planning, and customer communication.
What We’re Looking for
2. 4–6 years’ experience in Sales, Trading, Supply Chain, or Commercial roles.
Understanding of forecasting, pricing, and supply chain constraints.
Strong analytical ability.
Excellent communication skills.
Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.
Why Join Us?
3. Be part of a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
4. Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
5. Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Our Culture & Benefits
At Ardagh, we believe that people are at the heart of our success. Our culture is built on collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous development. We foster an environment where employees feel respected, empowered, and proud to contribute to sustainable innovation.
What makes us stand out:
6. Inclusive & Diverse Workplace: We value different perspectives and encourage open communication.
7. Employee Wellbeing: Programs and resources to support work-life balance and mental health.
8. Learning & Growth: Access to training, mentoring, and career development opportunities.
9. Recognition & Engagement: We celebrate achievements and encourage feedback to build a strong team spirit.
10. Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including pension schemes, health programs, and performance bonuses.
About Ardagh Metal Packaging
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.
AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.
· Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.
· Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.
· Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).
The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!