Export Account Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Export Account Manager at a leading UK-based beauty company to drive growth in international markets. You'll be responsible for developing export strategies, managing partner relationships, and ensuring brand presence abroad while enjoying a supportive work environment and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Product discounts

Career growth and personal development opportunities

Supportive, inclusive, and fast-paced work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in international sales or export management within FMCG, ideally beauty or personal care.
• Proven track record of securing and growing international accounts.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global commercial strategy to deliver revenue and profit growth.
• Manage and grow existing export accounts, ensuring high levels of service and performance.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and promotional agreements with international partners.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship Building

Commercial Acumen

Education

Graduate or Post Graduate degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Export Account Manager

Location: Manchester (M45), UK

About Us

Rainbow Cosmetics Manchester Ltd is a leading UK-based beauty company, specialising in the distribution of cosmetics, skincare, and personal care products to domestic and international markets. With over three decades of industry experience, we’ve built a strong reputation for innovation, speed to market, and trusted partnerships

Our flagship brand, Sunkissed, is a vibrant, trend-led beauty brand offering affordable, vegan and PETA-Approved self-tan, cosmetics, and skincare. Loved by consumers across the UK and now in high demand internationally, Sunkissed reflects our passion for accessible, inclusive beauty with a sustainable edge.

As we continue to grow our export footprint, we’re looking for a commercially minded, relationship-driven Export Account Manager to help us take our Own Brands to the next level globally.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Export Account Manager to drive the growth of our Own Brands across key international markets. Reporting to the Managing Director you will be responsible for developing export strategies, managing retailers anddistributor relationships, opening new markets, and ensuring strong brand presence abroad.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the global commercial strategy to deliver revenue and profit growth
• Identify and onboard new international partners and distributors
• Manage and grow existing export accounts, ensuring high levels of service and performance
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and promotional agreements with international partners
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences in target regions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Product Development, and Operations to support export needs
• Ensure compliance with international regulations and export documentation requirements
• Represent Rainbow Cosmetics at international trade shows and industry events
• Provide regular sales forecasting, reporting, and market insight to senior management

Candidate Profile

• Education: Graduate or Post Graduate degree
• 3+ years’ experience in international sales or export management within FMCG, ideally beauty or personal care
• Demonstrated success in growing brands across UK and international markets
• Proven track record of securing and growing international accounts
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Deep understanding of global retail and distribution dynamics
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit and commercial acumen
• Ability to travel internationally as required
• Fluency in English is essential; additional are a strong plus
• Knowledge of global beauty markets and regulations is desirable

What We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive, and fast-paced work environment
• The opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing, trend-led brand
• Career growth and personal development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Product discounts

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