International Account Manager - #2183136

Job title: International Account Manager
Location:London (Hybrid), with frequent overseas travel required.
Employment type: Full-time/Permanent
Salary: Negotiable (Dependent on experience)

Overview
We are looking an experienced International Account Manager with proven success working with global markets and strong expertise across EMEA. The ideal candidate will combine excellent account management skills with a proactive business development mindset to identify new opportunities to drive growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fun, vibrant team that all share the same passion for success!

Key responsibilities

• Build business from scratch in key markets
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to retain, expand and up sell within key customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, from lead generation through contract negotiation and onboarding.
• Monitor market performance to drive sales and identify opportunities
• Develop and implement marketing activities , working with other teams to ensure this is kept on brand.
• Build strong relationships with distributors and suppliers , controlling pricing , research and appoint new distributors.
• Coordinate with sales, product, marketing and delivery teams to align solutions with client needs.
• Deliver accurate forecasts, regular account reporting and pipeline development.
• Represent the company at client meetings, industry events and stakeholder workshops (globally)

Required skills and experience

• Proven experience working with global markets, with a particular focus on EMEA.
• Experience of working in the FMCG sector
• Strong account management skills
• Solid business development capability with experience identifying and closing new business.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercially minded with strong problem solving and prioritisation skills.
• Experience creating strategic account plans, forecasts and performance reports.
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis due to the needs of the role.