German speaking Account Manager

French Selection; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a German speaking Account Manager to manage and grow relationships with key customers in the DACH region. The ideal candidate will be fluent in German, have experience in account management or sales, and possess a proactive, sales-driven mindset. This role involves managing customer inquiries, attending trade fairs in Germany, and handling account administration. The compensation is up to £35,000 per annum OTE, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German required.
• Experience in account management or sales needed.
• Strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key accounts in the DACH region.
• Administer account operations including quotes, orders, and inquiries.
• Attend trade fairs in Germany and follow up on leads.

Skills

Fluent in German (written and spoken)

Experience in account management or sales

Confident communicator

Proactive, sales-driven mindset

Highly organised

Detail-oriented

Able to manage multiple priorities

Willingness to travel to Germany

Job description

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

German speaking Account Manager

Location: Sheffield

Salary: up to 35,000 per annum OTE (depending on experience)

Ref: 4292GA

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4292GA

The company

A well‑established innovative British company who are a leading and growing importer and distributor of products with a customer base spanning across the UK, Europe and other global destinations

Main duties

Looking after the DACH market, you will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with the Key accounts while also supporting customers with their day to day needs.

The role

• Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with key customers in the DACH region.
• Manage all aspects of account administration including quotes, orders, pricing, and general enquiries.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow sales with existing and new customers.
• Attend trade fairs in Germany twice a year and visit customers when needed.
• Follow up on leads generated through trade fairs and marketing campaigns.
• Provide exceptional service and support to all DACH customers ensuring enquiries and orders are handled efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer and order records.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of customer requirements.
• Support marketing activities including website updates, translations, SEO, and newsletter creation.
• Report on and analyse sales performance to identify trends and opportunities.

The candidate

• Fluent in German (written and spoken) essential.
• Experience in account management or sales needed.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, sales‑driven mindset.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to travel to Germany for trade fairs and client visits.

The salary

up to 35,000 per annum OTE (depending on experience)

About French Selection

French Selection, leading UK‑based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.