International Key Account Manager
- Employer
- Michael Page Sales
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 22 May 2019
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Job Details
Our client is recruiting for an International Key Account Manager, office based in either Manchester (some flex). The position is fundamental in agreeing contracts with our international customer, developing & securing growth within the International key accounts, through direction and leadership.
You will be working closely with the Key Account Managers in each country to identify and develop growth opportunities and to propose solutions
Client Details
Our client is a global and diversified consumer products company and a leading supplier of many household names and are looking to appoint a International Key Account Manager.
Description
- Currently working as an International Key Account Manager or SNAM - C.D market.
- Direct responsibility for international customers
- Define the global strategy for your accounts and ensure best planning and execution locally through delivery by local KAM's
- Lead account by continuously reviewing and consulting countries on solutions, product strategy, and local commercial policies…etc
- Responsibility for growth of market share in existing markets as well as maximizing new account opportunities
- Represent the countries at the customer on an international level and lead yearly negotiations by ensuring growth and profitability of the accounts
- You will be the customer point of contact & escalation
- Provide tactical input on the planning and execution of the annual Budget and ensure that the account plans have sufficient opportunities for reaching the organizations financial goals
- Collaborate closely with Senior Director on strategic projects for growth
- Close involvement and consultation on solution proposals, proposal creation, pricing strategy and methodology
- Coach and mentor local Key Accounts & functional teams
Profile
- + 7/8 years relevant key account experience
- Experience in handling several major accounts
- Experience in negotiating with buying group head offices
- Fluent in French and English
Job Offer
- 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
- Health cash plan
- Option to buy up to 5 days holiday
- Staff discount
- Free car parking
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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