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Key Account Leader Softlines
full-timePort Louis

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Port Louis

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full-time

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Company Description

At QIMA, we’re on a mission to help our clients make products consumers can trust.

Working with over 30,000 global brands, retailers, manufacturers and food growers, we are on the ground wherever products are made. We help businesses secure every step of their supply chain with quality inspections, supplier audits, certifications, and lab testing, all powered by our intelligent digital platform.

Our team of 5,000 QIMers (and counting) across 40 offices and laboratories, are united in our shared passion for innovation and integrity, and guided by our QIMA values in the decisions we make every day. We believe in the work we do, and in making a positive difference in the world. Does this sound like something you’d like to be a part of?

Our Consumer Goods Division is dedicated to helping brands, retailers and manufacturers worldwide deliver safe, quality and ethically made products to their consumers. Every day at work, our inspectors, auditors, and lab techs use their expertise to help safeguard the products you use every day in your home: from clothes and footwear to toys and baby products, to electronics, appliances, and furniture.

Job Description

The Company:

We’re a global provider of quality control and compliance services that help brands and retailers manage their supply chains. Every year, we deliver some 250,000 inspections, audits, and lab tests. QIMA's Operations team is a place where you can grow your technical and management skills – while helping us bring trust to global trade.

The Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Key Account Manager for Softlines products, you will do everything to ensure that our inspection programs consistently exceed our clients’ expectations and maintain the highest standards of service quality.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

  • Review and follow up the assigned Key Accounts (clients) for Softline goods: ensuring that clients’ requirements have been accurately identified and that they are fully satisfied with the Inspection Programs implemented.
  • Implement, execute, and measure Key Performance Indicators to drive projects and ensure timing delivery and reliability of QC results.
  • Apply solutions to enhance QIMA's quality of service by maintaining a low claim rate of clients.
  • Efficiently communicate with different internal teams (sales, back-office, frontline) as well as clients’ key contacts.
  • Support pre-sales inquiries as well as clients’ meetings with our operations experts.
  • Educate yourself on industry requirements and foster the transference of knowledge to team members by continually improving inspection protocols.
  • Assume a proactive role to lead a structure of 3 to 4 people (Leaders, Supervisors and Specialists).

Requirements:

In order to succeed in this role, you must have:

  • A Master’s Degree in Engineering; Technical knowledge of Textile Engineering would be a plus;
  • Work experience in quality control, manufacturing and processes improvements (3-5years);
  • Excellent spoken English skills;
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft excel (Macros, VBA)
  • Great ability to solve problems;
  • Good time management, enabling you to work to tight deadlines;
  • Department: Sales
  • Workplace Type: Hybrid
  • City: Phoenix
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Quality Control,Textile Engineering,Problem Solving,Time Management,Microsoft Excel,Communication,Project Management,Client Relations,Inspection Protocols,Team Leadership,Performance Indicators,Manufacturing Processes,Service Quality,Pre-sales Support,Industry Knowledge

    About QIMA

    QIMA is more than a testing, inspection, certification, and compliance company: We are on a mission to offer clients smart solutions to make products consumers can trust.

    With a global reach spanning 100+ countries, QIMA serves the consumer products, food and life sciences industries, supporting more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, pharma labs and food growers.

    The company combines on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions to bring accuracy and visibility for quality, safety and compliance data.

    What sets QIMA apart is its unique culture: 6,000 employees live and make decisions every day by the QIMA Values. With client passion, integrity, and a commitment to making things simple, QIMA continues to disrupt the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry.

    Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
    LinkedIn: Visit
    Industry: International Trade and Development
    Founding Year: 2005

    What you'll do

    • The Key Account Leader will ensure that inspection programs exceed client expectations and maintain high service quality standards. Responsibilities include managing key accounts, implementing performance indicators, and leading a team.

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    What does a Key Account Leader Softlines do at QIMA?

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    Why join QIMA as a Key Account Leader Softlines?

    QIMA is a leading International Trade and Development company.

    Is the Key Account Leader Softlines position at QIMA remote?

    The Key Account Leader Softlines position at QIMA is based in Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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