96% The candidate is a seasoned Key Account Manager based in Vienna with 15 years of experience with Alfred Kärcher GmbH, including managing international accounts in the DIY sector with clients like Bauhaus and Hornbach. The candidate also possesses intercultural competence and has overseen partnerships across diverse markets in Europe including the German-speaking DACH region. 1, A successfully completed commercial or technical degree (business administration, international business, industrial engineering, management) or comparable professional experience. The candidate holds a Magister in Business Administration from WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) and studied Business Administration at the University of Illinois, which satisfies the educational requirement. 2, 5+ years of experience in managing international key accounts, ideally in the hardware store (DIY) sales channel. The candidate has 15 years of experience as a Key-Account-Manager at Alfred Kärcher GmbH, including managing DIY accounts such as Bauhaus and Hornbach. 3, Initial (technical) leadership experience with interdisciplinary, international teams is a plus. Given the candidate's extensive experience with international clients in diverse regions and industries for 15 years, it's reasonable to infer some level of interdisciplinary team interaction. 4, Fluency in German and English is required. The candidate's resume is largely in German and includes a degree from an English-speaking university, supporting fluency in both languages. 5, Strong intercultural competence, digital skills, data affinity, and KPI-driven approach. The candidate's extensive experience with international markets and varied customer bases implies strong intercultural competence.