International Key Account Manager m/f

DNP Photo Imaging Europe; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DNP Photo Imaging Europe, part of DNP Japan, seeks an International Sales Manager to lead and grow international direct customers, distributors, and OEM partners under the Senior International Direct Sales Manager.

You will drive strategic account plans, business development, and cross‑functional collaboration with Marketing, Product, Operations, Finance and our overseas teams to deliver sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Sales, or related discipline.
• Minimum five years of international sales, key account management, or business development experience.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience in international and multicultural environments.
• Strong business English communication skills.
• Structured and analytical thinking.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate across functions, regions, and cultures.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and present information to support business decisions.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for assigned international customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior customer stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to expand within existing accounts.
• Act as primary commercial interface between customers and internal teams.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews and Annual Business Reviews.
• Identify and develop new international business opportunities.
• Participate in international trade shows and events.
• Support new product launches and commercial initiatives; achieve sales objectives.
• Prepare commercial proposals and pricing recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial agreements within delegated authority.
• Monitor customer performance and profitability.
• Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and business reviews.
• Coordinate activities with Japan Headquarters and overseas subsidiaries.

Connaissances

International sales

Key account management

Business development

Negotiation

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

DNP Imaging Photo Europe, a subsidiary of DNP Japan, is a leading player in the printing and imaging industry. We provide innovative solutions through three key business units:

• Distribution Photo Business: Specializing in photo printing solutions across Europe and North Africa, offering tailored services through a strong distributor network and over 20 years of expertise.
• Service Business: A global leader in brand activations via photo and video experiences, partnering with major brands to create immersive marketing events through proprietary technology.
• Thermal Transfer Ribbon (TTR) Business: One of the world's largest manufacturers of thermal transfer ribbons for barcode and sublimation printers.

Based in Haarlem, Netherlands, our European division employs over 180 experts and produces key product lines, including TTR, photo, card materials, and holographic solutions for markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Russia. With a strong commitment to innovation and industry expertise, we empower professionals with high-performance solutions tailored to their specific needs.

About the Role

The International Sales Manager is responsible for managing and developing assigned international direct customers, distributors, and OEM partners while supporting the continued growth of PIE International Sales. Working under the Senior International Direct Sales Manager, the role combines strategic account management, business development, commercial management, and cross functional collaboration to deliver sustainable business growth. The position also supports management by providing reliable business analysis, identifying opportunities and risks, and preparing well-founded commercial recommendations to facilitate informed business decisions.

Responsibilities

Strategic Account Management:

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for assigned international customers.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior customer stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to expand business within existing accounts.
• Act as the primary commercial interface between customers and internal teams.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews and Annual Business Reviews.

Business Development:

• Identify and develop new international business opportunities.
• Prospect and develop new strategic accounts.
• Participate in international trade shows, customer events, and industry exhibitions.
• Support new product launches and commercial initiatives.Achieve agreed sales objectives.
• Prepare commercial proposals and pricing recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial agreements within delegated authority.
• Monitor customer performance and profitability.
• Implement corrective actions when required.
• Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and business reviews.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Coordinate activities with Japan Headquarters, overseas subsidiaries, Marketing, Product Management, Operations, Technical Support, Finance, and Legal.
• Represent the Voice of the Customer within the organization.

The above duties are not limited or exhaustive. They may change depending on the needs of the company, the skills of the Job and developments in the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Sales, or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience in international sales, key account management, or business development.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience in working in an international and multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of technical B2B products and solutions is an advantage.
• Structured and analytical thinking.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business English communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, regions, and cultures.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and present information to support business decisions.

Required Skills

• Experience in international sales and key account management.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of technical B2B products.
• Experience in a multicultural environment.