Global Account Manager

JBAndrews; Nice; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A fast-growing international freight forwarder in France seeks a Global Account Manager to lead account development and secure new opportunities. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in freight forwarding, a Bachelor’s degree, and a track record in global account management. The role emphasizes both farming and hunting capabilities, particularly in the French market, within a rapidly scaling global business.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the freight forwarding industry.
• Proven track record in global or key account management.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic sales mindset.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic account development for major multinational customers.
• Identify and secure new opportunities across key verticals.
• Strengthen the global client base to drive international growth.

Connaissances

Global account management

Commercial acumen

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Global Account Manager – France

JBAndrews are partnered with a fast-growing international freight forwarder entering a major new phase of global expansion. Following acquisition by a leading global shipping conglomerate , the business now combines the agility of a mid-sized forwarder with the network, backing, and financial strength of a global logistics group.

Over the last four years, the company has built a strong global sales infrastructure — tender management, control tower functions, and a robust global KAM structure. With this foundation in place, they are now looking to hire Global Account Managers to strengthen their global client base and drive continued international growth.

This is a key commercial role focused on both farming and hunting . You’ll lead strategic account development for major multinational customers while identifying and securing new opportunities across key verticals including FMCG, Consumer, Automotive, Infrastructure & Energy , and emerging areas such as Healthcare & Pharma .

You’ll be part of a group aiming to triple in size within five years , leveraging a growing international network spanning Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. The business operates with the pace and autonomy of an entrepreneurial forwarder, but with the scale and reach of a major global player behind it.

The Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree educated or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the freight forwarding industry .
• Proven track record in global or key account management , with both farming and hunting capability.
• Experience within the French market essential; wider European exposure advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic sales mindset.
• Excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial and adaptable within a fast-scaling global business.