Duty Free Account Manager

Already a capable Account Manager, you are now looking for a new challenge with an international spin! Our client has a magnificent reputation built on unrivalled quality and reliability for over 100 years, it’s no surprise they deserve space in the rapidly growing Duty Free/Travel Retail channels across the world.  In just over 10 years the portfolio of known indulgent Confectionery brands has grown to a £20m share despite fierce competition.  To be the Challenger in this massive category has never been more exciting than today as our client prepares for a deeper, wider distribution to continue their exponential growth. 

You will be responsible for one of the worlds most impressive and sophisticated global Duty Free customers based in Northern Europe; a level of accountability that brings challenge and reward.  You will use your insatiable commercial flair to build on the established strengths and realise new ventures across this international customer and their universe.  

Early into your career you’ll already have evident account handling experience in branded consumer goods, and international sales background is ideal but not essential.  At very least you’ll possess the essential hard skills of account management and negotiation, promotional analysis and sales forecasting understanding. Your soft skills will include an appreciation for multi-cultural business, sensitivity towards ways of working in foreign markets where you’ll be expected to deepen relationships. You will bring a credible face to the buyer community using your knowledge of strategic and tactical selling driven by hunger and raw determination to succeed.

This is your chance to make a name for yourself and launch your career on an international stage. Your unbridled ambition to drive performance will earn you the rewards that our client has to offer for high achievers.  Quite simply, we are looking for someone who will live and breathe the business 24/7 and who enjoys travel.   A results driven all-rounder who relishes the prospect of trailblazing.

Send your CV and interest to steve@simmance.co.uk