At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage international distributors and drive growth across European markets.
- Company: Energetic FMCG business with a strong portfolio of household brands.
- Benefits: Autonomy, exposure to leadership, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Fast-growing environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of international growth while building long-term partnerships.
- Qualifications: Experience in FMCG and managing international accounts.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Signature Career Management are partnered with an energetic and thriving FMCG business based in the Greater Manchester area. If you're an experienced Export or International Account Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of established international markets whilst driving exciting growth across Europe, this could be the perfect next step in your career! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with an impressive portfolio of household brands that continue to go from strength to strength across international markets. Export has become an increasingly important part of the business, with significant investment and ambitious growth plans creating the opportunity for someone to make a genuine commercial impact.
So who is the ideal candidate?
- Demonstrable experience managing international distributors within FMCG
- Experience across European export markets, ideally including the Nordics
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting and delivering profitable growth
- Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to influence and develop long-term distributor partnerships
- Highly organised, analytical and data-driven with strong planning skills
- A confident communicator who is comfortable presenting, negotiating and working cross-functionally
- Self-motivated and capable of working autonomously whilst building strong internal relationships
- FMCG experience
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
- Managing a portfolio of established international distributor partners across key European markets
- Owning customer budgets, forecasts, KPIs and commercial performance
- Identifying opportunities to accelerate growth across both existing and developing markets
- Working closely with distributor partners to execute commercial plans, promotional activity and marketing initiatives
- Developing strong relationships across internal teams including Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and Demand Planning
- Analysing market performance and using data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Regular international travel to support distributor relationships and unlock new commercial opportunities
This is a well-established yet fast-growing and ambitious business, offering the opportunity to inherit a successful customer base whilst playing a key role in shaping the future growth of the international division. You'll be given real autonomy, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a visible impact within a collaborative and supportive environment. If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, build long-term international partnerships and help drive ambitious export growth, I'd love to hear from you.
Export Manager in Manchester employer: Signature Career Management
Join a dynamic FMCG business in Greater Manchester that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued. With significant investment in export markets and a portfolio of renowned household brands, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying autonomy and support from senior leadership. This role not only allows you to drive international growth but also fosters long-term partnerships in an exciting and fast-paced environment.
Contact Details:
Signature Career Management Recruitment Team
