Global Key Account Manager - Textiles

SGS

$89K — $119K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
  • Background in Analytical Sciences, Engineering, or Business relevant education
  • 5 years of account management or customer services experience with a successful track record
  • Minimum of 2 years industry experience in Softlines
  • Experience in international/multi-cultural environments
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced professional setting

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement global account strategies aligned with business goals
  • Act as the primary contact for clients, facilitating job order and technical exchanges
  • Maximize revenue by networking with decision-makers at client accounts
  • Attend client meetings for business development and performance reviews
  • Ensure compliance with account requirements by monitoring communications and reports
  • Take responsibility for existing global agreements and contracts
  • Plan account activities to meet goals within set timeframes

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and employee assistance programs
  • 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
  • Online training courses and development experiences
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid time off and family leave
Full Job Description
Job Description

As the Onsite Account Manager, you will be responsible for driving and generating opportunities for revenue growth within assigned global accounts and consistent with preset SGS global key account initiatives and strategies. Large global accounts. Has 1 or no direct reports. The main person of contact with the assigned client.

JOB FUNCTIONS
  • In conjunction with the business strategy, develop a global account strategy and translate it into pragmatic action plans and coordinate
  • Provide the initial point of contact to the client, facilitate effective coordination of job orders, inquiries, and technical exchanges between SGS affiliates, offices, and personnel involved in the execution of the contract
  • Maximize existing revenue potential by networking with decision-makers within the account.
  • Attend regular meetings with the client for marketing purposes, business development, technical governance, performance reviews, resolution of areas of conflict, delivery of invoices and reports
  • Monitor all communications, including Direct Reports, with the account, updates, reports, and invoices to ensure compliance with account requirements (timeliness, correctness, responsiveness)
  • Take full responsibility for global agreements and contracts in place
  • Plan and coordinate account activities to ensure that goals and objectives are achieved within prescribed time frames
  • Ensure that technical and commercial procedures are communicated correctly within execution affiliates
  • Establish and monitor performance against key performance indicators, service level agreements requirements, if applicable, and financial targets
  • Monitor customer satisfaction and react as necessary
  • Continuously monitor revenue trends to determine areas of weakness and take appropriate actions
  • Within the scope of the account, review and modify policies and procedures as appropriate
  • Ensure prompt resolution of service delivery issues or matters of customer concern to maintain an effective relationship
  • Take full responsibility for claim management
  • Work closely with other international teams to foster a cooperative internal environment and to share and promote best practices within the Group
  • Investigate new opportunities with the account for the Business Line or other SGS Business Lines
  • Provide continuous education, information, technical assistance, and back-up to SGS offices involved in account activities
  • Be abreast of all client activities, external market developments, relevant legislation, and competitor activity (in general and especially in relation to the account), to ensure SGS remains the service provider of choice
  • Regularly chase up outstanding invoices and monitor DSO
  • Regularly report to Management or any other relevant team on global account status and issues
  • Maintain knowledge of the SGS Group network and services
  • Actively promote the image, capability, and integrity of SGS to the account
  • At all times, adopt safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of SGS employees and clients, in line with SGS policies and procedures
  • At all times, comply with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
  • Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent - Required
  • Educational background in Analytical Sciences, Engineering or (Business relevant education)
  • 5 years experience in account management, customer services or other relevant experience for the position with successful track record
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in the industry for the relevant business unit (Softlines)
  • Experience in international / multi-cultural environments
  • Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fastpaced, highly professional environment.


Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $89,000 to $119,000 per year. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.
  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
  • Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
  • Happiness:
    • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
    • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close September 28, 2026.

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