Job Description
International Account Manager - DACH
Retail + Drugstores
Location: UK Based (Flexible)
c£65k + Bonus + Benefits Package
Our client:
- Join a fast-growing, internationally recognised personal care business, delivering trend-led, accessible beauty across 60+ markets
- Combines brand ownership and private label capability, partnering with leading global retailers
- Backed by strong investment and enhanced European infrastructure, the business is entering an exciting growth phase across DACH
- This role offers a genuine opportunity to build and scale the German market from the ground up
The role: International Account Manager - DACH
Key responsibilities include:
- This is a newly created position within a high-performing international team, offering full ownership of Germany with scope across the wider DACH region.
- Defining and delivering the commercial strategy for Germany, aligned with wider European growth objectives
- Opening and developing key drugstore and retail accounts, with a core focus on leading German chains (e.g. DM, Rossmann, Müller)
- Expanding presence across e-commerce and grocery retail (e.g. REWE Group, Edeka, Kaufland)
- Leveraging your existing network to unlock new listings and distribution opportunities
- Owning the full P&L for the region, driving profitable and sustainable growth
- Working closely with European distribution partners to optimise route-to-market efficiency
This is a hands-on, commercially driven role, suited to someone who thrives in a challenger brand environment and enjoys building markets from the ground up.
Ideal candidate – Key Account Manager Germany & Austria
We are looking for a commercially sharp, relationship-led FMCG professional with strong experience in the German market.
You will ideally bring:
- c5+ years’ experience in FMCG Account Management / Business Development
- Strong understanding of the German retail (non-negotiable) landscape, particularly drugstore (DM, Rossmann, Müller)
- Proven track record of opening new accounts and expanding distribution
- Experience managing P&L, forecasting, and commercial planning
- German Speaking – Highly Preferred
- A proactive, resilient mindset with the ability to operate autonomously
- Experience within private label, manufacturer environments, or international markets would be highly advantageous.
Benefits & details:
- c£65k base (flexibility for the right profile)
- Bonus + Benefits package including healthcare, pension
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible / hybrid-remote working with travel as required
- UK head office – Northwest
Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 19/17691/7 Confidentiality assured.
Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please search our vacancies on our website.
Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.