European Account Manager

SC4 Recruitment Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SC4 Recruitment Limited is seeking a commercially minded Sales Account Manager to manage and develop key customer accounts across the UK and Europe and to drive brand awareness. This office-based role in Harlow involves travel across Europe to meet retailers, distributors and trade partners.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing B2B accounts, strong relationship-building skills, and a proactive approach to growing accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience managing B2B accounts within consumer / physical products.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with retailers, distributors, wholesalers or buying groups.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to growing accounts.
• Confident presenting to customers and building trusted partnerships.
• Happy to travel across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing retail, distributor and key customer accounts across the UK and Europe.
• Supporting your customers with new product launches and go-to-market activity.
• Identifying opportunities to grow sales within existing accounts.
• Presenting samples and new products, commercial plans and promotional opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with buyers, distributors and industry partners.
• Working closely with product, marketing and operations teams.
• Travelling across the UK and Europe to meet customers and attend trade events.

Skills

B2B account management

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Account growth

Travel flexibility

Job description

Harlow, Essex | Office Based | European Travel

We're looking for a commercially minded Sales Account Manager to manage and develop key customer accounts across the UK and Europe and drive brand awareness.

This isn't a cold-calling, hard-selling role. We're looking for someone with experience managing B2B accounts. We're looking for someone who enjoys building strong relationships with customers such as retailers, distributors, and key trade partners, helping them launch new products to their customers, increase sales, and develop long-term growth opportunities.

If you've worked with B2B customers and thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment, and are looking for more autonomy and career development, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and developing retail, distributor and key customer accounts across the UK and Europe
• Supporting your customers with new product launches and go-to-market activity
• Identifying opportunities to grow sales within existing accounts
• Presenting samples and new products, commercial plans and promotional opportunities
• Building strong relationships with buyers, distributors and industry partners
• Working closely with product, marketing and operations teams
• Travelling across the UK and Europe to meet customers and attend trade events

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing B2B accounts within consumer / physical products
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with retailers, distributors, wholesalers or buying groups
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to growing accounts
• Confident presenting to customers and building trusted partnerships
• Happy to travel across Europe

Ideal Backgrounds

Consumer Electronics | Accessories | Toys & Games | Housewares | DIY | Automotive Accessories | Lifestyle Products | Consumer Products | FMCG

Why Join?

• International role with European travel
• Opportunity to work closely with exciting product launches
• Fast-growing business with ambitious plans
• Collaborative team and genuine career progression