CareerPlan

(Senior) Key Account Manager*in Retail (w/m/d)

Köln, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Managing strategic retail partnerships to expand Fairtrade product portfolios and integrate sustainable supply chain practices for major German grocery retailers.

Role type

Senior Key Account Manager (Retail)

Builds

Strategic retail partnerships and Fairtrade product integration for major German grocery chains

Domain

Retail / Sustainable Trade / CSR

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Key Account Management, Strategic partnership development, Regulatory compliance (EU Green Deal, EUDR, CSDDD, Supply Chain Act), Market analysis, Stakeholder management, Negotiation, B2B sales

Preferred skills

Experience with Top 5 German grocery retailers, CSR certification background, Travel readiness

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Advise retail partners on Fairtrade portfolio expansion and supply chain integration, Support partners with regulatory compliance for EU Green Deal, Represent Fairtrade at industry trade fairs, Analyze market potential and develop growth strategies, Collaborate with internal teams on sourcing and marketing

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC