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FRENCH SELECTION (FS)
Key Account Manager - France & GermanyLocation: Remote - based in the UK or GermanyTravel to meet clients and attend internal meetings as neededSalary: £50,000 to £55,000 plus bonus Ref: 768EA
To apply using our preferred format, please visit the French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 768EA
The company:A long-established, international manufacturer supplying high-quality technical products to professional and industrial markets across Europe and beyond.
Main duties:To manage and grow sales with key distribution partners in France and Germany, identify new business opportunities, negotiate commercial terms, and drive account profitability in line with strategic market and product priorities.
The role:• Manage a portfolio of customers, with a strong focus on France and Germany• Identify new opportunities within existing accounts and develop commercial strategies• Collaborate closely with Marketing to build tailored product proposals and campaigns• Negotiate annual terms, review pricing, and support contract discussions• Conduct regular customer visits in Europe approx. 2 weeks travel per month• Liaise internally with technical, marketing, and customer service teams• Contribute to product development and market research activities
The candidate:• Fluent in French and English (additional fluency German a strong advantage)• Proven experience in business to business account management, preferably in industrial consumables or manufacturing• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with understanding of distribution networks• Excellent communicator with a proactive, customer-focused approach• Able to analyse data, manage forecasts, and report on account performance• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe• Based remotely in the UK or GermanyThe salary: £50,000 to £55,000 plus performance bonus and benefits
French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.
