Job Description
National Account Manager
Posting End Date:  7/16/26
Guangzhou, China | Wuhan, China

We are all part of Lindström's sustainable growth story. Get ready to work in innovative and global environment of impactful textile service business. We care in every thread – dare to grow and shine with us.

 

Job Overview
Lead business development (primary focus) and long-term account management for key national group accounts. Drive end-to-end new client acquisition from scratch and facilitate cross-regional business expansion for existing accounts. This role requires frequent business travel, primarily across Southwest China, with proven capability in large account penetration and independent execution.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and execute group account acquisition strategies; penetrate target accounts to secure contracts and achieve sales targets;
  2. Identify and pursue cross-regional expansion opportunities within existing accounts to drive incremental business growth;
  3. Build and maintain relationships with C-suite and key decision-makers; organize executive visits, business reviews, and co-creation sessions on a regular basis;
  4. Apply the Lindstrom Needs Identification Methodology to translate client pain points into high-value solutions, and advance joint innovation and value-added service delivery;
  5. Lead national group sales projects, coordinating internal operations and delivery teams to ensure efficient fulfillment of Lindstrom commitments;
  6. Monitor industry trends and client strategic movements (e.g., ESG, green manufacturing), proactively identify collaboration entry points, and align Lindstrom's service capabilities with clients' organizational objectives.

Requirements
  1. Bachelor's degree or above;
  2. 5+ years of B2B sales experience, including at least 3 years focused on group account new business development (not account maintenance), with a proven track record of independently acquiring clients with annual contract values in the tens of millions from scratch;
  3. Full-cycle client development experience with the ability to independently plan visits, advance projects, and close deals;
  4. Strong strategic communication and negotiation skills with C-level executives, with a demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships;
  5. Proficiency in solution selling and value-based selling; capable of translating offerings into quantifiable business outcomes for clients;
  6. Agile in bridging client demands and company capabilities, with outstanding persuasion and drive to move initiatives forward;
  7. Comfortable with high-frequency business travel.

 

At Lindström, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and minority groups to apply. We believe that our strength lies in our diversity, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, gets the sense of belonging, and can be their true selves. Lindström is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to be a workplace free from discrimination.

Founded in 1848 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Lindström now operates in 24 countries across Europe and Asia, with a 2025 turnover of EUR 542 million. As a forerunner in sustainable textile services, we are dedicated to innovation and environmental responsibility. We provide comprehensive solutions for industries including workwear, cleanroom textiles, mats, and more.  

For further information, please visit http://www.lindstromgroup.com.