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Account Executive

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DS Smith

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Germany
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have customer-facing experience, strong communication skills, and a background in retail/packaging. Proficiency in Excel, CRM systems, and fluency in German and English are essential.
  • You will manage multi-campaign projects, liaison with stakeholders, ensure timely delivery, optimize TCO savings, support POS planning, provide client support, and assist in strategy development.

Requirements

  • Come from a similar role / background with any exposure or experience within the retail / display / packaging industry would be beneficial
  • Previous customer facing experience with strong communication skills is essential for this role
  • Any background or skills within procurement, stock inventory, production or client services would work well within this role
  • Good Excel skills, and CRM system as well as a high level of accuracy/attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of the print and display industry would be desirable
  • Any knowledge around prepress and colour management would be an advantage
  • Professional level Fluency in German and English

Responsibilities

  • Managing multi-campaigns/multi job projects, be client facing with multiple service elements, project managing from taking the brief to ensuring the deliverables.
  • Liaise with all stakeholders such as co-packers, retailers, suppliers, to ensure smooth delivery of goods to warehouses and/or retailers.
  • Supports catalogue compliance and actively looks for opportunities to further improve TCO savings.
  • Planning and cost management of POS and 2/3D Temporary Display campaigns.
  • Provides technical and operational support to the client(s) stakeholders.
  • Escalate when vendors underperform or have issues.
  • Work with suppliers to ensure critical path schedules are being met and shared.
  • Assist the Account Team leader in the development of operational and commercial strategies.

FAQs

Is this position remote or in-office?

This position can be based remotely/working from home, with infrequent travel needed to client offices in Verden and Munich.

What are the daily responsibilities of the Account Executive?

Daily responsibilities include managing multi-campaigns, liaising with stakeholders, supporting catalogue compliance, planning and cost management of campaigns, providing technical and operational support, escalating vendor issues, and assisting in the development of operational and commercial strategies.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

Preferred qualifications include experience in retail, display, or packaging industries, customer-facing experience, skills in procurement, stock inventory, production, or client services, good Excel and CRM skills, and fluency in both German and English.

Is previous experience in the print and display industry required?

While previous experience in the print and display industry is desirable, it is not explicitly required.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include strong communication abilities, high attention to detail, good Excel skills, and knowledge of CRM systems.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for career development, particularly through the assistance in the development of operational and commercial strategies.

How often is travel required for this position?

Travel is infrequent, primarily for meetings with clients based in Verden and Munich.

What languages are required for this job?

Professional level fluency in both German and English is required for this job.

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DS Smith

Redefining Packaging for a Changing World

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

DS Smith provides innovative packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity and increase profitability through supply chain optimization.

Benefits

  • Be Caring

    Be caring We take pride in what we do and we care about our customers, our people and the world around us.

  • Be Challenging

    Be challenging We are not afraid to constructively challenge each other and ourselves to find a better way forward.

  • Be Trusted

    Be trusted We can always be trusted to deliver on our promises.

  • Be Responsive

    Be responsive We seek new ideas and understanding and are quick to react to opportunities.

  • Be Tenacious

    Be tenacious We get things done.