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Account Manager, Programmes

Job type: Consultant
Time type: Full-time
Location: Netherlands (Europe/UK optional)
Post date: 07 April 2026

Position Summary:

This is a remote 3-year role, working from the chosen candidate’s location.

 

The Account Manager, Programmes, will collaborate with GS1’s 120 national Member Organisations to understand how industry is implementing 2D barcodes at the retail point of sale. This work will enable the collection and sharing of key learnings, supporting the global adoption of GS1 identifiers and 2D barcodes at retail point of sale.

In addition, the role will support initiatives that enable the implementation of 2D barcodes and other advanced GS1 data carriers beyond the point of sale. The Account Manager will also be responsible for maintaining essential communications within GS1 Member Organisations.

Responsibilities:

  • GS1 Member Organisation collaboration: 
    - Collaborate with the GS1 Member Organisation community and industry to understand trends and developments in implementation of GS1 identifiers and data carriers in Retail.
    - Coordinate monthly GS1 Member Organisation meetings, newsletters and other GS1 Federation-wide communication activities.
    - Work with a range of GS1 cross-functional teams (e.g., Training, Marketing, etc) to influence and support delivery of resources.
  • Planning and management:
    - Following the GS1 Project Management Methodology, define and manage relevant annual programme planning activities. 
    - Monitor progress against agreed programme objectives.
  • Communication:
    - Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, milestones, and potential roadblocks.
  • Build strong relationships:
    - Both within GS1 Global Office and within the GS1 MOs to become a trusted support for 2D migration activities.
  • Other tasks as deemed necessary.

Education/Experience:

•    Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance or a related field. 
•    Minimum of 4 years’ operational role within a global organisation. 
•    Strong history of successful stakeholder engagement / account management and a demonstrated understanding of associated methodologies, planning cycles and reporting.

Skills required:

•    Must be fluent in English, oral and written. Fluency in other languages is helpful.
•    Strong organisational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
•    Effective relationship builder – one-to-one, one-to-many, internally and externally, with small and large organisations.
•    Ability to create strong and trusted relationships with a globally distributed team in a multi-cultural environment.
•    Passion, energy, and drive in their work.
•    Operates in a manner that demonstrates honesty; keeps promises and honours commitments; behaves in a consistent manner.
•    Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
•    Excellent time management skills and flexibility to cater for commitments across multiple time zones.
•    Customer-focused and results-oriented.

Additional Information:

This job may require up to 5% global travel.

This is a remote 3-year role, working from the chosen candidate’s location.

GS1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will never unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or political opinions.

How to apply:

Email your cover letter with CV to: jobs@gs1.org; include the job title in the subject line. Responses will be treated quickly and with strict confidentiality.