International Account Manager
- Employer
- Michael Page Sales
- Location
- England, Dorset, Bournemouth
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 14 Jun 2017
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Job Details
I am currently recruiting an International Account Manager position for an ever evolving, multi-million pound organisation based in Dorset. An organisation which prides itself on innovation and creative thinking, this is an opportunity not to be missed for ambitious sales individuals looking to kick-start their career.
Client Details
My client is well established in the market, working with leading retailers and blue-chip organisations alike. This highly regarded company which has won awards for being most ambitious the organisation rewards those who think outside of the box and challenge the norm. An organisation which operates on a global scale they pride themselves on their training and development programmes to ensure that members of staff can achieve their true potential.
With a close knit team and an open door policy, my client prides itself on its work culture, maintaining a strong work life balance and a structured approach to career progression.
Description
The International Account Manager forms a key part of the sales team, with international accounts forming a key growth area for the business over the forthcoming years. The role is focused on global growth requiring you to identify new business opportunities to develop accounts and capitalise on the opportunities available.
The role involves the development of the entire product portfolio, enabling access to an array of product lines. Given the international scope of the role, there is the expectation for the Account Manager to travel abroad on occasion to meet with retailers and distributors within their territory.
The International Account Manager will be responsible for;
- Developing and further the profitability of accounts and identifying new opportunities for growth.
- Exceeding the assigned targets for the market in conjunction with sales plans
- Attending international trade shows for promotional purposes, acting as an ambassador for the company
- Analysing sales and marketing data
- Conducting market research and monitoring competitor activity
- Increasing new routes to market
- Demand and stock planning
Profile
The successful candidate will posses:
- Experience in national accounts
- A commercial mindset with sound business acumen
- Strong analytical skills
- A lot of drive and ambition, being hungry to further their career
- First class communication skills, being able to communicate with an array of stakeholders
- Excellent IT skills
- Retail and Corporate channel experience
- Foreign language skills
Job Offer
The International Account Manager offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package along with first class training and progression opportunities.
Company
Michael Page Sales UK is a leading professional recruitment consultancy covering permanent, interim and contract recruitment. We have UK wide coverage with ten offices located in London, Weybridge, Reading, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, St Albans, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. The core markets we serve are Consumer, Business Services, Media, IT/Telco, Financial Services, Healthcare and Technical Sales, with a dedicated person or team in each location specialising in each of these sectors. The clients we work with are as diverse as the candidates we represent; from Blue Chips to SMEs, and Sales Execs to Sales Directors. Our Consultants are typically from relevant sales backgrounds giving first hand experience of the roles we recruit for. We pride ourselves on delivering unrivalled service levels to our candidates and our clients, our track record of success over the past 20 years means we stand out.
Within our Consumer Sales Division we have consultants within each of the 10 offices who dedicate themselves to this sector and no other. Our specialist capability is demonstrated further as we focus on sub sectors such as food, drink, household, foodservice, consumer electronics, apparel, health & beauty, consumer healthcare, pet and sports. Some of our key clients include Colgate, Beiersdorf, Dr Oetker, Johnson & Johnson, Matthew Clark, PZ Cussons, Kellogg’s, 2 Sisters, Samsung, Seven Seas, Twinings, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, SC Johnson, Warburtons, InBev, Kettle Chips, Hallmark, Luxottica, McCain, Britvic, General Mills, and Molson Coors to name but a few!
Michael Page Sales UK is part of Michael Page International with operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. As well as looking for high quality candidates for our clients, we are also always looking for top talent to work for us
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