Global Key Account Director

United Kingdom Permanent £COMPETITIVE SALARY

Our client, a market leading Ingredients group, is recruiting a Global Account Lead. Reporting to the EMEA VP Sales this role will be part of the Global accounts structure and be responsible for driving commercial performance across the division.

Key responsibilities include: Managing major Global and European accounts and linking closely with global account teams, setting long term strategic objectives to maximise account potential; Working with global teams to grow the business in emerging markets whilst ensuring pricing and margin management strategies are consistent; Supporting and developing world class sales capability across multiple regions; Working closely with the client and internal teams to ensure the business is developing appropriate product innovation.

To apply, you must be an inspiring and proven Sales/Key Account leader with experience of managing and developing Key Accounts and Global Accounts specifically with leading Personal care/Household or Fragrance groups, or speciality chemicals. You will have implemented commercial strategy across international regions and been directly involved in developing critical key account relationships. With a solution sales background, you will have led senior level negotiations and ideally you will have worked in ingredients (personal care, household care, food, flavours of fragrance) or have a strong Chemical background. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing, innovative business that is committed to developing Global leaders.

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