Export Account Manager

Wassen International Ltd; Hessle; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic UK-based company is seeking an ambitious Export Account Manager to manage international distributor accounts. You will have the autonomy to oversee all operations, influence key decisions, and drive growth. Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, managing relationships, and identifying growth opportunities. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Marketing or Business Administration and 4-6 years in account management, preferably in FMCG or consumer healthcare. The role is office-based in Hessle with flexible home working options.

Benefits

Flexibility for home working

Global Exposure

Growth & Development opportunities

Ownership & Impact in the role

Qualifications

• 4-6 years’ experience in account management or marketing.
• International account management experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in FMCG or consumer healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with existing international distributors.
• Align forecasts and investments to achieve sales targets.
• Identify opportunities for portfolio growth and new product launches.

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Sales objectives achievement

Strategic decision influence

Education

Foundation Degree or Degree in Marketing or Business Administration

Job description

Are you a driven and strategic Export Account Manager looking for an exciting international challenge? Wassen, a dynamic UK-based company owned by South Africa’s Nurture Brands, is seeking an ambitious Export Account Manager to manage their own portfolio of international distributor accounts.

This is your chance to take ownership, influence key decisions, and contribute to Wassen’s global growth story. 📚

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of International Business Development, you will manage relationships with existing international distributors, agreeing forecasts and investments to achieve ambitious sales targets. You’ll have the autonomy to oversee your accounts end-to-end—from commercial support and supply chain coordination to quality and regulatory compliance—while ensuring alignment with Wassen’s International Expansion and Growth strategy. ✍

You will attend team meetings, present your accounts in board-level sessions, and travel on business as required, including potential overseas trips. 💯

The role is office-based in Hessle, with flexibility for home working 1–2 days per week, typically Fridays.

Responsibilities:

• Own day-to-day account management, ensuring smooth operations.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with international customers.
• Achieve and exceed sales objectives, aligning forecasts with annual business budgets.
• Identify opportunities for portfolio growth, new product launches, and promotional strategies.
• Lead joint business plans and share best practices across your accounts.
• Conduct bi-annual top-to-top business reviews and implement corrective strategies to optimise account performance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Foundation Degree or Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4‑6 years’ experience in account management, marketing, or supply chain management, ideally within FMCG or consumer healthcare.
• International account management experience is highly desirable skills.

Benefits & Values:

• Ownership & Impact – Manage your own accounts and influence strategic decisions at a senior level.
• Flexibility & Support – Balance office and home working while enjoying a supportive team environment.
• Global Exposure – Work with international distributors and travel to exciting markets worldwide.
• Growth & Development – Be part of a company committed to innovation, continuous learning, and career progression.

If you’re passionate about driving international growth, building strong partnerships, and taking ownership of your accounts, Wassen is the place for you. Please apply via email to [e-mail] with the subject line "Export Account Manager - UK" OR apply via the following link: https://lnkd.in/dJnGZ4ke