Pacific international recruitment is an exclusive recruitment consultancy with over 25 years of experience in placing specialist and executive candidates.
with headquarters in london and additional offices in düsseldorf and philadelphia, we support clients and candidates across emea and the usa. Our client, a european leader in sustainable packaging solutions, is entering an exciting phase of growth across western europe and north africa.
we are seeking a commercially minded and customer-focused key account manager to manage and grow strategic accounts in these regions. The role involves strengthening key customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving revenue growth.
this position is ideal for someone with a solid background in packaging, automotive, or circular economy solutions who thrives in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.
key responsibilities:
1. achieve sales targets by identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities, managing contract negotiations, and delivering high-quality proposals.
2. act as the primary point of contact for assigned automotive accounts, building and nurturing strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
3. collaborate with internal teams (product development, engineering, marketing) to deliver tailored, value-driven solutions that meet customer needs.
4. track, analyze, and forecast account performance, providing regular updates and strategic insights to the head of sales.
5. stay informed on market trends, competitor actions, and industry innovations, providing input to shape the client's automotive strategy and product development.
ideal candidate:
1. bachelor's degree in business administration, sales, marketing, or a related field.
2. several years of experience in key account management, sales, or business development, preferably in automotive or manufacturing sectors.
3. self-starter with strong initiative.
4. results- and solution-oriented.
5. excellent communication and negotiation skills.
6. high mobility and willingness to travel.
for more information or a confidential discussion about your career, please contact:
executive search consultant: duvan tovar
direct: +49 211 54013901
email: *
pacific international executive search:
pacific international is a globally recognized retained executive search firm dedicated to building exceptional leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion.
since 1997, we have built lasting client partnerships based on trust, with a proven track record of successful leadership project delivery across key industries worldwide.
diversity statement:
at pacific international, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our values. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by law.
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