Key Account Manager - Nordics

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt industries, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation through radical creativity and advances in automation. Our business spans multiple pillars: ZURU Toys re-imagines play through innovation; ZURU Tech leads the future of building automation; and ZURU Edge pioneers nextgeneration FMCG brands for modern consumers.
Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has grown to a team of over 5,000 across more than 30 international locations. As one of the largest toy companies globally, our award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns, and Smashers. In FMCG, our brands include MONDAY Haircare, NOOD, BONKERS, and Rascals.

YOUR ROLE::
As a Key Account Manager (KAM) for the Nordic Countries, you will play a pivotal role in building
and nurturing relationships with key retail partners. You will work closely with sales leadership to implement growth strategies, manage accounts, and deliver results that drive market share and revenue across the Nordic region. This is a highly collaborative role where you will contribute to developing and optimizing sales processes, ensuring exceptional customer experience, and aligning with ZURU’s dynamic business objectives.

YOUR IMPACT::
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Pricing Strategy & Sales Management: Develop pricing strategies for assigned accounts and optimize pricing based on market trends and customer needs.

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Account Relationship & Sales Growth: Build and maintain strong relationships with retail partners and distributors, driving new sales and fostering long-term business relationships.

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Sales Forecasting & Market Intelligence: Prepare sales forecasts, analyze data, conduct market research, and track new product developments to support sales objectives.

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Customer-Focused Strategy: Tailor strategies to meet customer needs, maximizing sales and satisfaction, and developing customer-specific and channel-specific growth plans.

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Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Planning, Customization, Brand Management, Marketing, Finance) to deliver projects and meet customer demands.

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Event Participation: Represent the company at major trade fairs to build brand presence and strengthen relationships.

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Project Management: Manage new projects and tasks and ensuring successful execution.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE::
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field (preferred)

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Fluent in English and Dutch, Swedish would be a plus

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Minimum 5 years of experience in key account management, sales, or business development

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Highly driven, independent, and reliable

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Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills

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Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

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Detail-oriented with strong numerical skills

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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

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Willingness to travel as required

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Strong knowledge of pricing strategies and market dynamics

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Proficient in sales forecasting, reporting, and managing multiple accounts and projects

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Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams

LIFE@ZURU

At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

We recognise that ZURU’s success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools.

ZURU – Tomorrow Reimagined

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