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SalaryEU Regional Key Account Manager
Salary – up to £55k plus 20% bonus structure
Full time – Monday – Friday
Goring on Thames - Reading/ Oxfordshire
Sales / Account Manager / Europe / Retail/ German/ French
The recruitment group is working with an established company who are a leader in luxury housewares design and innovation.
Purpose of the EU Regional Key Account Manager role:
In the role of the EU Regional Key Account Manager, you will be tasked with developing sales within our current network of retailers, distributors and sales agents in Europe as well as prospecting and converting new sales opportunities. You need a deep understanding of the retail industry and in particular, the housewares sector. Dealing with a broad range of customers, channels and markets, you will be comfortable talking to customers at all levels, as well as presenting at Senior Buyer level.
Main duties and responsibilities of the EU Regional Key Account Manager role
- Identify and convert new key European sales opportunities.
- Develop sales in European markets, focusing on Western and Southern Europe
- Grow existing accounts, acquire new accounts.
- Work with our operations teams to find the best routes to market.
- Promote the company brand.
- Attend tradeshows.
- Share channel management knowledge and expertise.
- Contribute to delivering sales strategy in key markets with the European Sales Manager / Managing Director
- Demonstrate our products.
- monitor and report on competitors’ activities within the sector.
Experience/knowledge requirements for EU regional Key Account Manager role
- a strong linguist – fluent English, French and German
- background in relevant sector (housewares, beauty, luxury or premium products)
- sales experience in Western and Southern Europe essential e.g. France, Germany, Benelux Spain, Italy, etc
- sales experience in Northern or Western Europe desirable, e.g., Scandinavia, Poland, Baltics etc
- management of EU distribution (agents and distributors)
- experience with export from the UK and global supply chains
- demonstrate excellence (5 years’ experience) in Key Account Management and New Business Development through relationship building, negotiation and sales development
- design and implementation of own and company sales strategies
- able to influence direct and indirect stakeholders through effective relationship building.
- commercially astute with a strong understanding of P&L structures
- excellent IT literacy, ability to create and communicate information from a wide range of digital platforms
- able to plan and undertake international travel
- UK resident, clean driver’s licence, UK passport holder or able to work in the UK under permit
Company Benefits for EU Regional Key Account Manager
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with length of service
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- Progressive career development planning and training
- Flexible working opportunities
- Time off/lieu credit system
- Generous friends and family discount scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Well-being programme and counselling services
- Lunchtime tai-chi
- On-site gym / ping pong / cricket facilities
- Free monthly staff lunches
- Free snacks, fruit, and beverages
Please contact Jordann Brown at The Recruitment Group today.
