Key Account Manager Industry Czech Republic & Slovakia

GERFLOR is a market leading specialists in the field of resilient flooring covers. Present in all spheres of life (building, sport, transport, commerce, industry, etc.), our Group (1.442 B€ turnover in 2023) continues its development in more than 100 countries. Brand recognition, innovation, professionalism and continuous improvement are all assets that makes GERFLOR a state-of-the-art enterprise.

5 000 employees all around the world are committed to ensure customer satisfaction and work out every day to guarantee high quality products and services. Environmental concerns are also a priority since ever : our products are processed to last as long as possible and in the respect of our planet, by the way we imagined them and with innovating options proposed in durability. Joining our team is choosing a french manufacturing group with a high growing rate on the international scene. We are highlighting the technology, the creativity, sustainable development and strong values.

Don't hesitate anymore, join us to develop your talents and invent tomorrow's floorings ! For further information, visit our website : www.gerflorgroup.com

Position:

Following our successful international growth strategy, we have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced

Key Account Manager Industry Czech Republic & Slovakia

- based in Czech Republic (ideally located in Moravia region) -

As a part of CZ & SK but in close cooperation with the Gerflor Group Industry Segment, the Key Account Manager Industry is responsible for development of sales in the industrial sector of the region.

Your role

• Manage sales and drive business development in the Industrial Sector – with a primary market focus on Automotive, Life Science / Pharmaceuticals (Cleanroom) and High Tech (ESD) customers
• Develop a solid business network with end-users (60%) and designers/contractors (40%) as well as with relevant business associations and stakeholders
• Cooperate closely with the Group Industry Segment Team and reports to Sales Manager in CZ & SK
• Develop sales for all relevant product solutions from the Gerflor portfolio (flooring, wall protection, cleanroom, ESD, accessories)
• Develop a key contractor network to provide installation and service guidance to end-users
• Manage market research activities and report market trends / requirements to the CZ & SK management, segment management and R&D
• Attend to exhibitions and further improve the brand awareness among the relevant stakeholders in the market
  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years of technical B2B sales experience within Automotive, Life Science, ESD or Industrial Flooring industry
• Proven experience in business development and entrepreneurial mind-set
• Proactive sales approach (hunter)
• Good networking skills and the ability to develop long-term oriented business relations
• Structured working approach, able to handle complex decision-making structures and long project life-cycles
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Czech native speaker and conversational English skills – both mandatory
• Willingness to travel extensively in CZ and SK
  
  

Other information:

Our offer

• Be part of an internationally successful group with strong brands
• Standard working contract (with Czech subsidiary Gerflor s.r.o.)
• Develop a new sales segment in the Region with the strong support of a global company
• Competitive salary plus benefits and company car
  
  

GERFLOR, a company committed to diversity and inclusion, ensures equal opportunities through a recruitment process free from any form of discrimination.

To guarantee that no talent is overlooked, we encourage everyone to apply!