Account Manager

Account Manager / Junior Account Manager Mercedes-Benz Trucks Merchandise (m/w/d)

Gelsenkirchen, Germany / Manchester, United Kingdom

Brand Addition helps global brands build culture, awareness, and meaningful connections with the products we develop and source. We extend our client values in thoughtful, sustainable, globally conscious ways to create branded moments that people love. At Brand Addition, we work across oceans and continents to build a better, brighter future for our partners, our people, and our planet.

We have ambitious plans for 2024 and are looking for an (Junior) Account Manager to join our dynamic, high-performing Mercedes-Benz Trucks Sales team in Gelsenkirchen Germany or Manchester United Kingdom.

You managed to gain experience in sales, ideally in the promotional products industry and you’re looking for a new challenge? Or are you currently in a junior sales position and want to take the next step?

Then get in touch now and become part of our team!

What will you be doing:

• Acting as the public face and point of contact for our client Mercedes-Benz Trucks merchandise program across their network (France, BeLux, Germany and other markets)
• Actively networking and growing the profile of the merchandise program both onsite and online
• Working and communicating with client stakeholders across all regions to ensure expectations are met and briefs are executed
• Leading the direction and development of the product range, incorporating merchandising principles and sourcing expertise
• Liaising with internal web development teams to maintain and continuously improve the online store
• Support the internal account management team with special order requests
• Assist the Account Director with the production and presentation of quarterly business reviews
• Co-ordinate and execute pop-up store requirements as required globally
• Position the merchandise store as a key component of event support, always with a consultative and hospitality driven approach

Requirements:

• Proficient in English, ideally German and/or French.

• Preferred business studies / University degree or relevant experience.

• Experience in a sales or marketing position.

• Organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where the customer is at the center of our focus and decisions.

• Positive attitude and hands-on mentality.

• Excellent IT skills plus basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to travel frequently and driver’s license.

What you can expect from us:

Culture:

• Brand Addition may be fast paced but it’s a fun and friendly place to work. We have a big footprint globally but remain personal and transparent with an adult led culture.  You can expect quality and value to be built into everything we do. You’ll have the support of a close network of colleagues and managers, and every day is different here!  We want you to bring your personality to work and we love our diversity.
• Reward and recognition:
• It’s not just our customers we want to wake up with a smile on their face. As well as a competitive salary, we also offer:  Being part of our Bonus Scheme - Development and Secondment Opportunities – Hybrid Working - Flexible Hours – Early Finish Friday –
• BA Wellbeing Programme - Contributory Pension Schemes – Life Assurance – Great Holiday Scheme - Sickness Scheme – Fruity Friday – Site Get-Togethers – Funded External Social Events - Cycle to Work Scheme, Maternity Incentives, Save As You Earn Schemes and Volunteering Days to name a few.
• Career and development:
• We want you to develop your career with us and we’ll support you every step of the way to help you reach your goals.   You can expect to have full induction and training relevant to your role as well as a mentor within the team to help you along the way.   We advertise all our vacancies internally and there are lots of ad hoc project opportunities to get involved in locally and globally too!

And much more!

Sound like the role for you? We'd love to hear from you! Even if you're not 100% sure about potential fit, we still encourage you to apply. We're looking for the right person, not the perfect series of checkboxes.

We look forward to receiving your detailed application documents, including your earliest possible starting date and salary expectations: bewerbung@brandaddition.com

Do you have any questions regarding the role? Feel free to reach out to our Account Director leading the Mercedes-Benz Trucks team: Sernthees.Thiruchelvam@brandaddition.com