Account Manager – Hospitality

Logistics, Sales & Operations

In short

As an Account Manager for the Hospitality sector in Casablanca, Morocco, you will drive profitable growth by developing key customer relationships and business opportunities. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of B2B sales experience in Hospitality, and strong skills in solution selling and negotiation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the Hospitality customer portfolio in line with the IKEA for Business strategy.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers in the Hospitality sector.
  • Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities, maintaining a healthy sales pipeline.
  • Understand customer needs and translate them into relevant IKEA opportunities.
  • Lead customer opportunities from initial contact through negotiation and agreement.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver relevant IKEA solutions.
  • Grow existing accounts through cross-selling and identifying additional customer needs.
  • Manage sales pipeline and follow up on sales, conversion, and profitability KPIs.
  • Build market knowledge by following Hospitality trends, customers, and competitors.
  • Share customer and market insights to improve the IKEA for Business offer and customer experience.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant B2B sales, Key Account Management or Business Development experience, with significant experience in the Hospitality sector.
  • Proven experience working with hotels, resorts, restaurants, hospitality groups or similar businesses.
  • Proven track record in developing customer portfolios, generating new business and managing strategic customer relationships.
  • Experience managing complex sales cycles, projects and multiple customer stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of the Moroccan Hospitality market, including key players, decision-makers and business dynamics.
  • Proven experience in solution selling, negotiation and pipeline management.
  • Strong digital skills and experience using CRM and sales management tools.
  • Fluent in French and English.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to customers and business locations as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Good understanding of the value of functionality, form, quality, sustainability and affordability.
  • Passionate about people, business and IKEA.
  • Driven by understanding customers and creating solutions that add value.
  • Energised by building relationships, networks and new business opportunities.
  • Motivated by making the IKEA offer relevant, accessible and affordable for business customers.
  • Entrepreneurial, proactive and comfortable taking ownership.
  • Curious and motivated by learning from customers and the market.
  • Driven to achieve results in line with IKEA values.
  • Enjoys working through collaboration and achieving results without formal authority.

Benefits

  • Full-time position based in IKEA Zenata.
  • Some travel may be required.
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Company

IKEA

Job Posted

1 week ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Casablanca, Morocco

Qualification

Bachelor

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