Key Account Manager (Clinical research)

As part of the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, you share the benefits of our stability and growth; secure employment in a financially stable, Swiss-based company; a proud heritage that has been making the world a better, safer place for over 140 years; and a global, multicultural, and multinational organization.

Grow in a company that is the home of global knowledge and expertise; that operates in a wide range of countries, services and sectors; and that offers you endless opportunities to learn, grow and fulfill you potential!

In the spirit of continued growth, we are currently looking for a Key Account Manager.

As a Key Account Manager, you will focus on a select number of identified key/strategic clients and work to embed and grow business opportunity from a global SGS Clinical Research perspective. You will act as the point of contact between the client and the SGS Clinical Research Organization.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, serving as their primary point of contact for all business-related matters.
• Develop and implement strategic account plans to achieve sales targets, foster account growth, and identify new business opportunities.
• Conduct regular business reviews with clients to assess their needs, address concerns, and provide solutions that meet their objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of services and exceptional customer experience.
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing clients to maximize revenue generation.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to proactively identify potential threats and opportunities.
• Prepare and present reports on account performance, sales forecasts, and market insights to internal stakeholders.
• Manage contract negotiations, renewals, and pricing discussions in collaboration with the SGS business development & support team
• Provide exceptional customer service by promptly addressing customer inquiries, resolving issues, and coordinating with internal teams to deliver timely solutions.
• Work collaboratively with SGS colleagues across the organization to ensure they are engaged and aligned to the account strategy and support new business opportunities within clients.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor‘s or Master's degree in business administration and/or life sciences
• Proven experience in sales, key account management, or relevant customer relationship management roles.
• Knowledgeable in the drug development process preferably gained within a CRO
• Fluent in English – written and oral
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and CRM software
• Strong business acumen and financial understanding.
• Ability to travel to meet clients as needed.
• You have experience within the fields of Clinical Research and CRO business, or any other associated, relevant business.
• You have a proven track record in Key Account Management and display an attitude that is key to success.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients, understand their needs, and build long-term relationships.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify client challenges, propose innovative solutions, and drive business growth.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to navigate complex client relationships and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, extract insights, and make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong industry knowledge and understanding of market dynamics.

Last but not least, you can also recognize yourself in the following characteristics:

• Professional: you bring quality, excellence, and ownership to everything you do
• Responsible and results-oriented: you have a sense of accountability for business results
• Committed: you bring your whole self to work with passion and focus
• Driven and eager: you are curious, flexible, and ambitious to learn from a global network
• Open to learning: from the range of different skills, backgrounds, and behaviors around you
• Capable of taking ownership and being independent
• Ambitious: you always challenge yourself to continuously improve and be the best you can be

What we can offer you:

• A truly rewarding career, working at the highest level of international standards for quality, safety and integrity
• The chance to share our growth and stability.
• Continuous learning from the best experts in the industry
• The chance to expand and enrich your career
• Professional and personal growth
• Experiences and opportunities across the global business

Do you want to be part of this?

Were you already considering a big switch in your career? Maybe this could be your next step. We are looking forward to hearing from you! Send us your story and your resume via the apply button and maybe you will soon join us for work and coffee breaks. Still have questions? Anneleen can give you more details about the job. Send her an e-mail at anneleen.vanbuggenhout@sgs.com

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