Akila

Key Account Manager

AkilaShanghai, China 🇨🇳

Undisclosed Salary

Permanent

Mode of work

Full-time

Experience

Mid-Senior

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

On-site

Expertise & Skills

ChineseExpert
EnglishExpert
Key Account ManagementExpert
MEDDIC methodologyProficient
Business DevelopmentProficient
ESG and SustainabilityProficient
Microsoft ExcelProficient
Microsoft PowerPointProficient

Job description

Akila is looking for a Key Account Manager to engage on foreign companies in China.

At Akila and Aden group, we cherish diversity, collaboration and innovation as cornerstones of our culture. We cultivate an inclusive workplace that celebrates creativity, fosters professional development and empowers individuals to make impactful contributions. Embrace the opportunity to engage with our dynamic team, where flexibility, entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to sustainability drive technological advancement. Join us in shaping the future of innovation and sustainability.

Akila is looking for Key Account Manager to work with ambition, creativity, and passion for building our Akila platform to transform and implement sustainability into facility management. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast moving startup environment where speed, hard work, and fresh thinking are critical to success

Key Duties and responsibilities

  1. Lead business development activities to replicate existing successes
  2. Understand client needs & objectives and propose suitable solutions to meet their requirements
  3. Identify and pursue upselling and cross-selling opportunities to maximize revenue from existing accounts.
  4. Act as the main point of contact and advocate for clients within the company and prepare and deliver presentations and business reviews to executives.
  5. Collaborate with internal teams, including technical, Sales, Marketing, and Product Development, to ensure client needs and Akila targets are met effectively
  6. Monitor account performance and conduct regular account reviews to identify areas for improvement and growth.
  7. Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders at multinational company clients
  8. Identify and develop new customers that mirror the successful replication model of our current Key account clients

Key skills and competencies

  1. Masters in a science or business discipline
  2. Fluent in Chinese & English
  3. At least 5years experiences in key account management of multinational companies, with a solid sales track record, preferably in the software industry
  4. Clear understanding of MEDDIC methodology
  5. Hand son approach, able to both lead BD activities and proper account planning
  6. Highly driven, self-sufficient, Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy
  7. Knowledge of ESG and sustainability principles
  8. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
  9. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and generate actionable insights
  10. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
  11. International experience is preferred