International Accounts Manager

At Lyreco we all share a common goal to strive for passion, excellence, respect and agility. We are proud to be the European leader and the third largest distributor of workplace products and services in the world
We are committed to the development of our employees and we aim to achieve that by creating a culture that inspires and empowers.

Are you seeking a new challenge? This offer might be for you!

International Account Manager

Home-based (UK)

Salary : OTE Including bonus £50k+

Monday-Friday

The Lyreco group is the European leader and the third largest distributor of workplace products and services in the world and we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team as an International Account Manager!

As an International Account Manager, you will be responsible to managing and developing the sales, profitability and contractual compliance of an agreed portfolio of international customers whose decision is typically lead from your home market.

You will work with internal and external resources to develop comprehensive relationships and supply chain solutions.

As an International Account Manager your responsibilities are:

• To develop and deploy commercial strategies and solutions to gain a competitive advantage and deliver a return on investment.
• To identify key decision makers and influencers in all relevant markets and regularly engage with them to understand their needs and develop and deploy effective strategies to maximise global penetration.
• To regularly engage with the local teams across our international markets to work collaboratively to develop and deploy market leading solutions.
• To continuously identify and develop ‘workplace solutions’ growth opportunities to grow your customers to the level agreed by the senior management.
• To negotiate competitive and mutually advantageous contracts and ensure that all contractual terms are understood, implemented and continuously adhered to by all local subsidiaries.
• To proactively develop retention strategies within a timely manner in order to retain business at a commercial level agreed by the senior management.
• To regularly analyse and report on past and future commercial activity to a standard that is agreed by the senior management.

The ideal International Account Manager will :

• Experience at leading and working within domestic and international matrix teams to foster collaboration and grow our business.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of the sales and business development cycle.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities, create a need and negotiate, close and implement them in a timely manner.
• Ability to identify key stakeholders and build engaging relationships to leverage growth opportunities and customer retention
• Ability to create tailored solutions to meet the business requirements of the customer.
• Have excellent time management, self-managing and priority/objective setting skills
• Demonstrate a high level of commercial acumen
• Ability to build trust, respect and rapport quickly and at all levels.

Lyreco Benefits:

Lyreco is a great place to work. We believe in fostering a culture that values our people and inspires each of us to be the best we can be. If you want to join a company that is packed with great energy, fun, and a place where you can accelerate your career, then Lyreco is the right place for you!

• Excellent Commission Structure
• 23 days holiday + BH
• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance (after completion of one years’ service)
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company car specific to role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail Vouchers
• Eye care vouchers
• Discounted gym memberships

If this sounds like something you may be interested in, please Apply Now!

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.

Agency CV’s will not be accepted.