Exciting Opportunity for a Key Account Manager – SBM Life Science

SBM Life Science is looking for a commercially driven and relationship-oriented Key Account Manager to develop and strengthen its

business in Greater Stockholm and the Mälardalen region.

Are you already experienced with Key Account Management and feel ready to take the next step? Do you enjoy building long-term

customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and combining strategic sales development with hands-on commercial

activities?

You are offered a stimulating and developing position in an international environment within a successful, family-owned company.

You will work closely with dedicated colleagues across the Nordic region and Europe, with the opportunity to make a real impact on

the development of SBM Life Science's business in Sweden.

SBM Life Science is a well-established player in the garden and home care market, offering a broad portfolio of products and

brands through retail chains, garden centres, and other distribution channels.

As Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with existing customers while

identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within your geographical region.

The position combines commercial planning, negotiations, business development, and operational sales activities. You will have

considerable independence in your daily work, while benefiting from the experience and support of your Nordic and international

colleagues.

• Ensuring successful in-store implementation of agreed activities, including product visibility, merchandising, and promotional

execution.

• Supporting customers and store personnel with product knowledge and participating in customer events and trade fairs when

relevant.

The position is based in the Stockholm area. Working from your home office, you will spend most of your working days visiting

customers across the Greater Stockholm and Mälardalen regions. You also sometimes visit the Nordic headquarter in Malmö and

participate in European meetings at one of our locations.

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Key Account Manager who has already gained initial experience in managing

key customer relationships and is motivated to continue developing within the profession.

You have at least 2–3 years of experience in Key Account Management, preferably within FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), retail

or another relevant consumer-oriented industry. Experience of working with retail chains, central purchasing organizations or

similar customer structures would be a significant advantage.ment, preferably within FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), retail or

another relevant consumer-oriented industry.

You have a good understanding of commercial negotiations, customer development, and sales planning. You are comfortable analyzing

sales figures, working with KPIs and translating commercial insights into concrete actions.

You are a confident user of Excel, PowerPoint, and the rest of MS Office suit. You natively communicate in Swedish and fluently in

English.

You have a natural ability to establish trust and build strong professional networks. You are a skilled communicator who can adapt

your approach to different customers, stakeholders, and business situations.

• Independent and collaborative: You are comfortable managing your own territory and priorities while collaborating closely with

colleagues across functions and countries.

• Curious and eager to develop: You are motivated to strengthen your commercial skills, take on increasing responsibility, and

grow professionally.

You have a positive, solution-oriented attitude and the ambition to contribute to SBM Life Science's continued development in the

Swedish market.

SBM Life Science offers an opportunity to develop your Key Account Management career in an international company with strong

brands, a broad product portfolio and an entrepreneurial culture.

You will be part of a collaborative organization where initiative, creativity and commitment are encouraged. The position offers a

high degree of independence, varied commercial challenges and the opportunity to influence business development within your

region.

In addition to a competitive fixed salary, the employment package includes a company car and the opportunity to earn a

performance-based bonus. Your employment will also be covered by a collective bargaining agreement with Unionen, providing a solid

framework for employment conditions and benefits.

For the right candidate, this is an excellent opportunity to build on existing KAM experience, broaden commercial responsibilities

and develop professionally within an international business.

The company specializes in innovative solutions for gardening, plant care, and home protection, offering a wide range of products

for consumers through retail chains, garden centres, and other distribution channels.

With a strong heritage in the garden care industry, SBM Life Science combines established brands, product innovation and local

market knowledge to help consumers care for their gardens, plants, and living environments.

The company is guided by values such as passion, authenticity, responsibility, and boldness, with a shared ambition to bring

nature closer to people's everyday lives.

If you are looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your Key Account Management career within an international and

growing business, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about the position, please contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Peder Bjursten at Poolia,

peder.bjursten@poolia.se or +46 73 944 54 60.