Key Account Manager – France & Germany

French Selection UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international manufacturer is seeking a Key Account Manager focused on France and Germany. This remote role involves managing sales, identifying new opportunities, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates must be fluent in French and English, with strong negotiation skills and a proactive customer-focused approach. A competitive salary of £50,000 to £55,000, plus bonuses and benefits, is offered.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English; knowledge of German is a strong advantage.
• Experience in B2B account management in industrial consumables or manufacturing.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales with key distribution partners in France and Germany.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies.
• Collaborate with Marketing for tailored product proposals.

Skills

Fluent in French

Proven experience in account management

Strong commercial negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

A long-established, international manufacturer supplying high-quality technical products to professional and industrial markets across Europe and beyond.

Responsibilities

Key Account Manager – France & Germany
Location: Remote – based in the UK or Germany
Travel to meet clients and attend internal meetings as needed
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 plus bonus
Ref: 768EA

Main duties:
To manage and grow sales with key distribution partners in France and Germany, identify new business opportunities, negotiate commercial terms, and drive account profitability in line with strategic market and product priorities.

The role

• Manage a portfolio of customers, with a strong focus on France and Germany
• Identify new opportunities within existing accounts and develop commercial strategies
• Collaborate closely with Marketing to build tailored product proposals and campaigns
• Negotiate annual terms, review pricing, and support contract discussions
• Conduct regular customer visits in Europe with approx. 2 weeks travel per month
• Liaise internally with technical, marketing, and customer service teams
• Contribute to product development and market research activities

Candidate's Profile

• Fluent in French and English (additional fluency German a strong advantage)
• Proven experience in business-to-business account management, preferably in industrial consumables or manufacturing
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with understanding of distribution networks
• Excellent communicator with a proactive, customer-focused approach
• Able to analyse data, manage forecasts, and report on account performance
• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe
• Based remotely in the UK or Germany

£50,000 to £55,000 plus performance bonus and benefits