International Key Account Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title International Key Account Manager (IKA)

Department Sales Tax Free

Location Paris, Fr

Reporting to Country Manager France

We are Planet

Planet is a large international cross-border digital Fintech payments company, operating in 60 locations across the world and providing a range of services to over 300,000 luxury merchants and 100 acquiring banks. We have grown rapidly over the last seven years and increased seven times in value over this period based on a combination of both organic and acquisition-led growth. The travel and tourism market that we operate in continues to show consistent growth, underpinned by megatrends such as the expansion of middle classes across the world and the desire for Asian shoppers in particular to purchase authentic luxury goods outside their home countries.

This growth is set to continue, with ambitious plans to double the business in three years delivering market share expansion in a growing market. Now, with over 1,500 employees spread across five continents, we are an international payment services provider.

About the Role

We are looking for you to join Planet France as an International Key Account Manager on a permanent contract.

The role is to further develop relationships with existing retailers, and manage key account relationships.

What you will do

You will be required to carry the following activities:

Manage the delivery International Key Account Plans as set out by Country Manager. Strengthen relationships with retail accounts to ensure the delivery of these plans. Lead meetings with International Key Account Retailers and drive International Key Account relationships to deliver on the pre-set Country targets. Maintain a defined Key Accounts activity log of all actions relating to each key accounts and ensure regular reporting. Communicate weekly with the key stakeholders to give feedback on sales activity to the extent these affect their areas of responsibility. Ensure all actions from these meetings are achieved within the agreed timescales Keep abreast of all competitor activity and market place opportunities to ensure that the Company remains competitive and ahead of the game in all aspects of the market Manage the training, development and marketing opportunities with Retail Accounts to ensure continuous business growth which in return will maximize tourist satisfaction. This includes working as a ‘Company Brand Ambassador’ to ensure consistency and a high level of service at all times. Identify and define joint product opportunities, working with the other Country Sales Teams to shape propositions and analyse competitive products and activities in keeping with the Sales Strategy. Ensure all local market intelligence is fed back to all relevant Stakeholders and the Country Sales Manager on a timely basis. Carry out all key account reviews and support the Country Sales Manager in retail decision making on product planning and marketing. Prepare statistics and reports as required. Be fully conversant and understand authority level and ultimate accountability of this role for the region. Liaise regularly with Country Sales Manager and other relevant stakeholders to ensure full compliance as the levels are dynamic as the business grows.

Who you are

A proven track record of managing strategic relationships and delivering high profile agreements. At least 5 years’ experience of performing field sales/account management in the Retail /Finance services industry. Must have a goal-orientated working knowledge within a performance related culture. Have excellent French communication and presentation skills; excellent business English is required

What you will need to bring to Planet

You will have business-to-business sales & customer service experience and bring the following skills and mind-set:

Proven ability to work alongside retail stakeholders within company and be at ease working alongside Company Executives and external senior retail executives. Self-management: Must display evidence of resilience, drive, self-control and personal presentation. Interpersonal Skills: Must display integrity, reliability and strong interpersonal skillsBe a relationship builder with strong service attitude An outstanding sales track record and ability to convince, sell and close additional services and products within an existing client portfolio Be confident and successful during calls and visits Solid team Player: Must be able to work with a dynamic sales team. Communication & sales presentation skills Decision maker: Willing to take responsibility and able to make sound decisions in a fast growing global company Change management: Must enjoy working in a fast growing and changing Company. Flexibility is essential

Your skills and our Values

We search for better

You are creative, curious and look for new ways of doing things Creative intelligence is your key competency

We celebrate differences

You are appreciative of people, and recognise the strength in others You inspire through appreciation

We go beyond expectations

You are bold, open with your ideas, and are at your best every day You drive for results

We grow together

You are collaborative, you care and you are humble You build the best teams, bringing people together

Find out more here: www.planetpayment.com

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!