About the Role
Build and lead SkyCell's relationships with freight forwarders at the HQ and regional level, turning transactional shipping relationships into strategic, long-term partnerships. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role at the intersection of sales, partnership management, and pharma logistics, shaping how important medicines move globally.
Responsibilities
- Own key forwarder relationships end-to-end, including winning new logos, defending and growing existing accounts, and building C-suite relationships.
- Build strategic partnerships with major global forwarders by aligning with leadership on joint business plans and co-developing improvement initiatives.
- Drive adoption of SkyCell's programs and product suite across the forwarder network.
- Lead deals cross-functionally, pulling in relevant teams to shape and close commercial opportunities.
- Maintain clear account maps, stakeholder landscapes, and forecasts, and feed market and competitive intelligence back into the business.
Requirements
- Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain partnerships, ideally with exposure to pharma or another regulated, high-value cargo segment.
- Track record of managing B2B partnerships or key accounts at the HQ/executive level.
- Comfort working both strategically and hands-on.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with sales colleagues and specialists.
- Must be located in, or able to relocate (without sponsorship) to one of the advertised locations.
Skills
- Commercial ownership
- Partnership management
- Sales
- Pharma logistics
- Business plan development
- Stakeholder management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Account management
- Forecasting
- Market intelligence
- Competitive intelligence
Location
- Zurich
- Zug
- Hyderabad
Work Type
- Hybrid Workplace
- Remote-friendly
Experience Level
- Executive level
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Work-life balance
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Modern workspaces
- Company-wide events
- Immersive onboarding program (SkyWeek)
- Generous Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Generous annual leave package
- Local bank holidays
About the Company
- Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare.
- Innovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation.
- Stronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries.
- Growth Opportunities: Continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell.
- Award-Winning Culture: Recognized with a ‘Great Place to work’ award and a Platinum Ecovadis rating.
Equal Opportunity
- SkyCell AG is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
- We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
