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Global Key Account Manager Job Details | SCHOTT AG
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What they do
A Key Account Manager manages the accounts of clients with the highest strategic significance and financial value to the company. Develops and maintains long term relationships with company clients, promotes sales and services, and works to resolve problems. Accounts may be for product sales, advertising or marketing services or financial services such as banking.
$103,624 / year median in Pennsylvania
+3% projected growth
Job Description
About us
Human health matters. SCHOTT Pharma designs science-based solutions to ensure medications are safe and easy to use globally. A team of 4,700 people from over 60 nations contributes to global healthcare. With 17 sites worldwide, the company is headquartered in Mainz, Germany, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and committed to sustainable development for society and the environment.
Your Contribution Develop and execute global key account strategies to achieve revenue, profitability, growth, and customer retention objectives)
Lead all sales activities for assigned global key accounts, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and long-term partnership goals
Prepare annual budgets, sales forecasts, and multi-year business projections (FY+1 to FY+3) to support strategic planning and performance management
Identify, develop, and commercialize new business opportunities, products, and projects through collaboration with customers and cross-functional internal stakeholders
Establish and implement short- and long-term account growth strategies to expand market share, increase profitability, and strengthen competitive positioning
Develop and manage annual global account plans by region, business unit, and product portfolio, including measurable objectives and key milestones
Promote existing products, new developments, and value-added solutions to drive customer engagement and business expansion opportunities
Build and sustain executive-level relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within customer organizations worldwide
Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned global accounts, ensuring timely communication, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction
Lead global pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements while coordinating alignment among key internal stakeholders
Coordinate and participate in customer visits, business reviews, audits, and strategic meetings; provide regular account updates and performance reporting to leadership
Partner with Marketing to support trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, customer events, and strategic promotional initiatives that enhance market visibility and growth
Monitor competitive activity, market trends, and customer developments, translating insights into recommendations and action plans that support business growth
Lead and coordinate strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives designed to strengthen customer relationships and improve competitive advantage
Manage customer concerns and escalations by collaborating with Quality, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and other internal teams to ensure effective resolution
Support accounts receivable management by partnering with Finance to resolve overdue balances and minimize financial risk
Drive continuous improvement of sales processes, account management practices, and internal procedures to enhance operational effectiveness and customer experience
Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, R D, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful execution of customer strategies and business objectives
Participate in required meetings, training programs, and professional development activities to maintain technical, commercial, and industry expertise
Promote and support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and maintain compliance with all applicable workplace safety requirements
Ensure compliance with ISO standards, cGMP requirements, company policies, procedures, ethical business practices, and the Code of Conduct
Your Profile BS in Business, Life Sciences, or related fields, required
A minimum of 5 - 10 years of relevant experience within active sales role, preferably in the life sciences or pharmaceutical packaging/biotech industry
Sound computer knowledge and skills including MS Office and SAP
Experience with trade shows, business meetings and trainings
Sound technical aptitude
Self-motivated and results driven; strong perseverance to hit targets and deadlines
Multi-tasking abilities and prioritization
Detail oriented approach; service oriented
Personable Forward and creative thinking
Effective communication skills (email, phone, etc.)
Ability to read, write and speak English language
Remote Office / Customer Visits / PPE (when/where applicable)
Normal business hours, Monday - Friday / flexibility required, as needed
35% - 65%, as required and can include intercontinental travel
Your Benefits Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental and vision
Short and long term disability Tuition reimbursement Paid time off
Pet insurance Other supplemental benefits available upon election
Please feel free to contact us
You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application: SCHOTT Pharma USA Inc, Human Resources, Kurt Johnson, +17172284231
•At SCHOTT, it's your personality that counts - not your gender, your identity, or origin.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance