Global Account Manager

JBAndrews; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading logistics firm in Paris is seeking a Global Account Manager to strengthen its global client base and drive international growth. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the freight forwarding industry and a proven track record in global account management. This role focuses on both farming and hunting for opportunities in key verticals such as FMCG and Healthcare. An entrepreneurial mindset and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the freight forwarding industry.
• Proven track record in global or key account management.
• Experience within the French market essential.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Farming and hunting capability

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent organisational skills

Verbal communication skills

Written 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.