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Key Account Manager - Global Development & Stakeholder Relations

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Full time
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Global Development & Stakeholder Relations

Are you ready to be the cornerstone of impactful relationships in the renewable energy sector?

Global Wind Organisation (GWO) is on the lookout for a dynamic and results-driven Key Account Manager to take the lead in nurturing key partnerships essential for advancing the future of wind energy. If you're passionate about cultivating strong connections, driving growth, and ensuring client satisfaction, then this role is tailor-made for you.

GWO members strive for an injury free work environment, setting common international standards for safety training and workforce development

Standards help our industry work more efficiently and effectively. Last year, more than 170,000 technicians working within the wind industry received GWO certified training accessed from more than 550 third-party certified training providers throughout the world. GWO is on a path to expand this workforce significantly while creating a broader set of standards and frameworks, so we need your help.

How will you contribute?

You will play a key role in the GWO Secretariat, contributing with your professional competence and belief in high achievement. As a Key Account Manager, you'll nurturing strong relationships with our key stakeholders while serving as the primary point of contact for all their needs and inquiries. You'll develop meticulous account plans aimed at aligning strategies with stakeholder objectives and driving market development targets. Proactive issue identification and resolution will be at the core of your role, collaborating seamlessly with internal teams to ensure effective solutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with key stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact for all their needs and inquiries
  • Develop comprehensive account plans outlining strategies for meeting stakeholder objectives and achieving market development targets
  • Proactively identify and address any issues or concerns raised by key stakeholders, working closely with internal teams to find effective solutions
  • Collaborate with internal departments such as Compliance Team, Training Standards Development and Training Quality Assurance to ensure the smooth delivery of products or services to key clients
  • Identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling GWO portfolio of standards, driving availability of training in top 20 markets

As our new colleague you are:

A well-grounded individual with healthy values and excellent interpersonal skills. You know the importance of communicating constructively, and even when you do not know the answer to a question, you take the time to assist the person seeking an answer.

What we expect:

  • +5 years relevant key account management, sales or business development experience
  • Knowledge of commercial industrial training and development market is desirable
  • Strong understanding of customer relationship management principles
  • Fluent in English (verbally and written)
  • Expert user of Microsoft Office and CRM Software
  • Strong understanding of customer relationship management principles
  • Industry knowledge is a plus
  • Aligned with the company values (continuous improvement, accountability, respect)
  • Flexible and service minded
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Constructive communication skills

If the above sounds interesting, you should join us

Seize the exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding industry where one can grow with the industry

GWO offers the following:

  • Purposeful work for a non-profit organisation
  • Flat organisational structure
  • Emphasis on a balanced work life
  • Continuous personal development
  • Strong foundation for professional networking and sparring

As we process applications as they reach us, we encourage you to apply today rather than tomorrow. Please send your application and CV using the “apply” button. In case you have questions regarding the position, please reach out to Ralph Savage at (+45) 2529 1905. All queries are of course handled with discretion.

GWO encourages applicants of all genders and backgrounds. Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the European Union at the time of application.

GWO main office is in Copenhagen. An alternative placement can be Herning. Business travel is an expected part of this role.

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What we stand for

The wind industry is playing a decisive role as our global society transitions towards a greener and more sustainable future. Our colleagues have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger than the individual. Our fundamental message "safety is for everyone" permeates everything we do.

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We follow the best available practice to ensure good business conduct.

Respect

We respect each other in an inclusive working environment that seeks value from diversity

Development goals

We endeavor to play a role in society achieving the UN's sustainable development goals

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We are a non-profit organisation representing the common and mutual interests of our members

Growth mindset

We consciously aim for job satisfaction and continue learning and growing every day

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