At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage Spanish-speaking accounts, negotiate with suppliers, and deliver top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join a thriving international procurement and supply chain company in Colchester.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonus, and excellent benefits.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Use your Spanish skills daily while growing your career in international sales.
- Qualifications: Fluent in Spanish and English with sales or account management experience.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Location: Colchester, Essex (Office-based)
Salary: £35,000 + Annual Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a fluent Spanish speaker with a background in sales, account management, business development, procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain? Do you enjoy building customer relationships, negotiating with suppliers, sourcing products internationally, and managing sales accounts? If you're looking for a long-term career with an international company where you can use your Spanish language skills while developing your career in international sales, procurement, and global supply chain, we'd love to hear from you.
Our client is a successful international procurement and supply chain company, supplying customers across Europe, Latin America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Due to continued business growth, they are looking to recruit a Spanish Speaking Sales Account Manager to join their busy commercial team in Colchester.
The Role
As a Spanish Speaking Sales Account Manager, you will manage customer accounts while sourcing products from UK and international suppliers. You will negotiate pricing, manage supplier relationships, prepare quotations, coordinate orders, and deliver outstanding customer service throughout the sales process. This role combines sales, account management, purchasing, procurement, supplier management, customer service, and international trade, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced commercial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Spanish-speaking customer accounts across international markets
- Develop and maintain long-term customer relationships
- Source products from UK and global manufacturers and suppliers
- Identify and onboard new suppliers
- Obtain, compare, and evaluate supplier quotations
- Negotiate prices, lead times, payment terms, and commercial agreements
- Prepare accurate customer quotations and pricing proposals
- Process purchase orders from enquiry through to delivery
- Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, and freight partners
- Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules
- Resolve customer and supplier enquiries efficiently
- Maintain accurate procurement, purchasing, and CRM records
- Support continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain operations
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Fluent Spanish and English (spoken and written)
- Previous experience in sales, account management, business development, customer service, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Strong relationship-building abilities
- Commercial awareness and customer-focused mindset
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- High attention to detail
- Professional telephone manner
- Good Microsoft Office skills
- Full UK right to work
- Own transport to commute to the Colchester office
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary of £35,000
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Spanish Speaking Sales Executive, Spanish Account Manager, Spanish Business Development Executive, Spanish Sales Representative, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Executive, Supply Chain Coordinator, or International Sales Professional looking to join a growing international business. You'll gain valuable experience in international procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, global supply chain, import/export, and international trading, while using your Spanish language skills every day.
Apply Today
If you're a Spanish speaking sales professional looking for your next opportunity in sales, procurement, purchasing, supply chain, international trade, or account management, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV together with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed.
Spanish Speaking Sales Account Manager employer: Language Business
Language Business is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to meaningful career progression opportunities within a prestigious international organisation, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of London. Join us to be part of a team that not only supports your professional development but also fosters a sense of belonging and purpose.
