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International Account Manager LOCATION Colchester, Essex - 100% Office-based THE COMPANY Our client is a growing international procurement and supply chain business, providing sourcing and purchasing solutions to customers operating across the engineering sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced commercial team where you'll manage supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, source specialist products from global suppliers and deliver outstanding customer service to industrial clients worldwide. THE JOB As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing the complete procurement process, from customer enquiry through to supplier sourcing, quotation, negotiation and order placement. Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments, you will deliver commercially competitive procurement solutions while maintaining exceptional levels of customer service and ensuring projects are delivered on time. Key Responsibilities: Source products from UK and international suppliers Build and develop long-term supplier and customer relationships Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, lead times and delivery schedules Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for customers Manage purchase orders through to successful completion Analyse technical customer requirements and identify suitable sourcing solutions Challenge supplier pricing to maximise value and profitability Provide technical and commercial support to customers and suppliers Work closely with Sales, Operations and Finance teams to ensure excellent customer service Ensure compliance with customer specifications, procurement procedures and quality standards Monitor supplier performance and maintain high levels of service delivery Achieve individual KPIs, procurement targets and sales objectives Maintain accurate purchasing records and procurement documentation CANDIDATE PROFILE Fluent English Previous experience in Sales, Account Managing or Buying, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Strategic Sourcing but all experiences in work will be considered Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills Strong commercial awareness Outstanding organisational and time management abilities Ability to manage multiple quotations, orders and deadlines simultaneously Excellent verbal and written communication skills Professional telephone manner High attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment SALARY & BENEFITS £30,000 salary - £35,000 Performance-related bonus opportunities Company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Flexible working arrangements Ongoing professional development and training Career progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative team culture Opportunity to work with global suppliers and international customers APPLY NOW If you're looking to advance your international career, please submit your CV ! CONTACT Jonathan Grimes :

LANGUAGES French OR Spanish LOCATION Central London, hybrid THE COMPANY Our client is an international manufacturer of well designed and branded industrial equipment and utilities. THE JOB In order to develop international sales into France or Spain, they wish to recruit a Spanish or French speaking International Sales Executive. You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing existing customer relationships, and driving revenue growth across French speaking b2b markets and other international territories. Key Responsibilities: Identify, develop, and win new export business opportunities Manage relationships with distributors, importers, wholesalers, retailers, and buying groups Negotiate commercial agreements and pricing with professional buyers. Deliver sales growth against agreed targets and KPIs. Conduct market research and competitor analysis. Develop strategic sales plans for assigned territories. Attend international trade shows, exhibitions, and customer meetings. Prepare sales forecasts and pipeline reports. Work closely with marketing, operations, and customer service teams Manage key accounts and build long-term customer partnerships. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND PROFILE Fluent French OR Spanish Proven experience in b2b international sales or business development. Experience selling to buyers, governments, local councils, purchasing managers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, or key accounts is a preference. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding sales targets. Experience managing international markets and export channels Commercially astute with strong business development capabilities. SALARY AND BENEFITS Competitive salary c£35,000 plus performance-based bonus. International career development opportunities. Supportive and ambitious team environment. Opportunity to influence business growth and strategy. APPLY NOW If you are a motivated French or Spanish speaking Sales Executive who thrives on winning new business, developing key accounts, and building successful international partnerships, we would love to hear from you. Contact: Jonathan Grimes

French Speaking Account Manager Export Sales Luxury Brands International Business Location: South West London (Zone 3) - Office-based Monday to Friday Salary: Excellent Competitive Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Outstanding Benefits Job Type: Full-time Permanent Travel: Regular international travel across Europe (approximately every 2 months for 3-5 days) French Speaking Account Manager Are you a French-speaking Account Manager , Export Sales Executive , International Sales Executive or Business Development professional with a passion for luxury brands and international business? Our client, a globally recognised exporter of prestigious luxury brands, is looking to recruit a French Speaking Account Manager to join their international sales team. This is an exceptional opportunity to manage and develop relationships with distributors, agents and key commercial partners across French-speaking markets while representing some of the world's most iconic luxury products. If you enjoy account management, international sales, relationship building and regular European travel , this could be the ideal next step in your career. About the Company Our client is a market-leading international exporter specialising in premium luxury products supplied to distributors, retailers and commercial partners across Europe and worldwide. With an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation and customer service, they continue to grow their international presence and are seeking an ambitious French-speaking professional to support this expansion. The Role As a French Speaking Account Manager , you will take ownership of key customer relationships across international French-speaking markets, supporting existing partners while driving sales growth and brand development. You'll regularly travel throughout Europe, meeting distributors and agents, presenting new product collections, delivering product training and ensuring exceptional customer engagement. Working closely with internal export, marketing and commercial teams, you'll play a key role in expanding international sales and strengthening long-term customer partnerships. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop key customer accounts across French-speaking international markets Build long-term relationships with distributors, agents and trading partners Present new luxury product collections through showrooms, exhibitions and customer presentations Deliver engaging product demonstrations and training sessions Travel regularly throughout Europe to meet customers and support business development activities Identify opportunities to increase sales and develop existing accounts Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to overall export growth Prepare sales forecasts, business reports and performance analysis Monitor market trends and competitor activity Collaborate with internal Export Sales, Marketing and Customer Service teams Enhance brand awareness and customer loyalty across international markets Candidate Profile We're looking for a commercially minded, relationship-focused professional who enjoys working with premium brands in an international environment. Essential Requirements Fluent French and English (spoken and written) Previous experience in: Account Management Export Sales International Sales Business Development Key Account Management B2B Sales Outstanding communication, presentation and relationship-building skills Strong commercial awareness and negotiation abilities Excellent organisational and time management skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Proficient in Microsoft Office Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis Desirable Experience Experience within any of the following sectors would be highly advantageous: Luxury Goods Premium Consumer Products Fashion Beauty & Cosmetics Retail FMCG Lifestyle Brands International Distribution Export Wholesale Applications are welcomed from candidates currently working as: French Speaking Account Manager Export Account Manager International Account Manager Key Account Manager Business Development Manager Export Sales Executive International Sales Executive Territory Sales Manager Regional Sales Manager Luxury Brand Manager Commercial Manager Sales Executive What's on Offer Highly competitive salary Discretionary annual bonus Comprehensive benefits package Regular international travel Opportunity to represent world-renowned luxury brands Career development within a successful global organisation Friendly, collaborative and supportive team environment Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to combine your French language skills , account management expertise and passion for luxury brands within a successful international business. You'll build relationships with customers across Europe, represent prestigious products and enjoy excellent long-term career development in international sales and export account management. Apply Now If you're a fluent French-speaking Account Manager looking to develop your career with a leading international luxury business, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV together with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role, or contact Lisa Grimes for a confidential discussion.

Dutch speaking Credit Controller - Excellent career development opportunities are available! Location Manchester - hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office Language Requirements for the job Fluency in Dutch and English is essential About the Company Our client is a global financial advisory firm, working with businesses across the world. The Role They now wish to hire a Dutch speaking Credit Controller to join their international finance team and support clients across the Benelux countries with credit control activities. The main focus of the job will involve building relationships with customers and managing all financial account details, ensuring highly efficient accounting and relationship building. Key Responsibilities of the job: Managing your own client account portfolio of Dutch speaking clients, as well as some UK based clients Building strong, long-term relationships with customers Managing credit assessment conversations with clients to determine credit approval Reviewing documentation and analysing risk Working closely with colleagues to deliver a high-quality client service Candidate Profile: Fluent in Dutch and English is essential Previous experience in customer services, customer support or a similar customer-facing role Experience in credit control or accounting work in an advantage but not essential - FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED! Excellent client relationship building skills Good skills in organisations and administration A positive, professional approach and a willingness to learn Basic IT & MS office skills, Excel, Word, Outlook Salary & Benefits: up to £30,000 + excellent benefits: Private healthcare for you and your family Company pension scheme Flexible benefits (gym membership, tech, health assessments and more) Access to an online wellbeing centre Discounts with a wide range of retailers 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with buy/sell options Electric Vehicle / Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle scheme To be considered for this role with fantastic international company, please send your CV to Jonathan Grimes

Spanish or French speaking Sales Executive Location London - hybrid working option! Language Requirements for the job Fluency in Spanish or French About the Company Our client is an international manufacturing and design commercial brand, successfully exporting a superb range of business products across the globe. The Role They now wish to hire a Spanish or French speaking Sales Executive to manage the sales growth of their products into France or Spain. Your job will focus on building strong export sales partnerships and delivering exceptional customer experiences with all Spanish or French speaking clients (governments, retail groups for example) in the export sales process. Key Responsibilities of the job: Identify, onboard, and nurture new distributors based in France or Spain while strengthening relationships with existing partners Achieve agreed sales targets by proactively identifying growth opportunities, expanding distributor portfolios, and increasing market penetration within assigned regions Drive revenue growth and strengthen distributor relationships by providing marketing support, strategic guidance, and tools that enable distributors to increase market share and brand presence Provide administrative support, prepare quotations, respond to customer enquiries via email, webchat and phone, and process international orders with accuracy and efficiency Use video presentations to connect with customers and reduce carbon emissions Work closely with logistics teams to arrange shipments, track deliveries, and ensure export compliance Verify export documentation and discuss finance arrangements with customers to ensure smooth transactions. Candidate Profile: Fluency in Spanish OR French Strong interest in business development and global markets. Commercial awareness with excellent communication skills. Previous experience in international sales, business development, or working with distributors. Ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and time zones. Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities. IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Familiarity with export processes and documentation advantage. Salary & Benefits: Fantastic base saalry (very competitive!) + generous bonus and benefits. Excellent benefits include: 33 days paid holiday (rising to 38 with service), performance bonuses, sick pay scheme, employee Assistance Programme (EAP), compassionate leave, Cycle to Work scheme, On-site gym and changing facilities and more! To be considered for this role, please send your CV to Jonathan Grimes

Spanish or French speaking Sales Executive Location Blackpool, Lancashire (North West England) - hybrid working option! Language Requirements for the job Fluency in Spanish or French About the Company Our client is an international manufacturing and design commercial brand, successfully exporting a superb range of business products across the globe. The Role They now wish to hire a Spanish or French speaking Sales Executive to manage the sales growth of their products into France or Spain. Your job will focus on building strong export sales partnerships and delivering exceptional customer experiences with all Spanish or French speaking clients (governments, retail groups for example) in the export sales process. Key Responsibilities of the job: Identify, onboard, and nurture new distributors based in France or Spain while strengthening relationships with existing partners Achieve agreed sales targets by proactively identifying growth opportunities, expanding distributor portfolios, and increasing market penetration within assigned regions Drive revenue growth and strengthen distributor relationships by providing marketing support, strategic guidance, and tools that enable distributors to increase market share and brand presence Provide administrative support, prepare quotations, respond to customer enquiries via email, webchat and phone, and process international orders with accuracy and efficiency Use video presentations to connect with customers and reduce carbon emissions Work closely with logistics teams to arrange shipments, track deliveries, and ensure export compliance Verify export documentation and discuss finance arrangements with customers to ensure smooth transactions. Candidate Profile: Fluency in Spanish OR French Strong interest in business development and global markets. Commercial awareness with excellent communication skills. Previous experience in international sales, business development, or working with distributors. Ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and time zones. Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities. IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Familiarity with export processes and documentation advantage. Salary & Benefits: Fantastic base saalry (very competitive!) + generous bonus and benefits. Excellent benefits include: 33 days paid holiday (rising to 38 with service), performance bonuses, sick pay scheme, employee Assistance Programme (EAP), compassionate leave, Cycle to Work scheme, On-site gym and changing facilities and more! To be considered for this role, please send your CV to Jonathan Grimes

International Buyer Location Colchester, Essex. Own transport required to travel to the office. Language requirements for the job Fluent in English . Fluency in any 2nd language, especially German, Italian or Arabic is an advantage About the Company Our client is a well-established international trading company, sourciung and supplying specialist industrial equipment to leading businesses across a wide range of industries worldwide. The Role To join their international buying team, they are currently wish to recruit an International Buyer. In this role, you will manage product enquiries and orders from clients, liaise with global suppliers, and ensure the efficient procurement and delivery of goods. Your typical job responsibilities will include: Research and engage with new and existing vendors Source and compare pricing from multiple suppliers Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery agreements. Prepare and issue quotations to customers. Place and manage purchase orders. Monitor order progress and ensure timely delivery. Collaborate with the warehouse and logistics teams to maintain delivery and quality standards Carry out Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tasks. Candidate Profile, Skills and Background Fluent in English. Fluency in German, Italian or Arabic is an advantage but not essential Strong administrative skills and experience working with customers Previous buying, procurement or purchasing experience is an advantage, though not essential Background in logistics or shipping is an advantage but not essential Excellent communication and telephone skills are essential. Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team Must have full right to live and work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available. Salary, Benefits and Working Hours £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience). Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 (37.5 hours/week). Flexibility may be required. Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays. How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to: Jonathan Grimes

ROLE Private Client Manager SALARY £66,000 - £75,000 pa plus benefits LOCATION Hybrid role - 3 days a week in the Central London office, 2 days working from home An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Manager to join a well-established and growing professional services firm. This role sits within a specialist Private Client team, supporting a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates and family office clients. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality advisory and compliance services while managing client relationships and supporting junior team members. THE ROLE As a Manager within the Trusts and Family Office team, you will be responsible for: Managing your own portfolio of high-net-worth private clients, including trustees and executors, acting as their primary point of contact Overseeing and reviewing the annual compliance cycle, including trust and estate accounts and tax returns Drafting detailed and complex tax advisory reports for review by Directors and Partners Advising clients on a range of private client tax matters, including Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Inheritance Tax (IHT), domicile and residence issues, and the use of trust and company structures Working closely with Senior Managers, Directors and Partners on complex assignments where required Supporting business development activities, including assisting with proposals and client relationship development Identifying tax planning opportunities for clients and contributing to marketing and networking initiatives CANDIDATE PROFILE Strong experience within private client tax, ideally in a professional practice environment Confident managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact Strong technical knowledge across CGT, IHT and trust structures Experience working with senior stakeholders and contributing to advisory projects Commercially minded with an interest in business development SALARY AND BENEFITS £66,000 - £75,000 pa 25 days annual leave increasing with service Flexible hours of work Excellent pension scheme Private medical insurance Life assurance (x4 pensionable salary) Extensive learning and development opportunities Employee benefits portal including vouchers and cashback on everyday purchases Regular social events! Payment of one professional subscription per annum Enhanced parental and family leave CONTACT Please apply now or reach out to Lisa Grimes for a confidential discussion

German speaking Account Manager LOCATION Hybrid role - 3 days a week in the South West London office and 2 days working from home LANGUAGES Fluency in German and English COMPANY Our client is a highly successful and very well established global tech company, known for it's strong B2B focus and for managing international key accounts across multiple industries. THE ROLE To drive growth across the DACH region, we are seeking a German speaking Account Manager to own and expand relationships with partners. This role is centred on strengthening key accounts, delivering consistent value to customer and identifying opportunities to grow revenue across the full product portfolio. You will act as a primary point of contact for distribution partners, ensuring a high level of service, commercial alignment and long term satisfaction. Working closely with Business Development Managers, you'll help unlock new opportunities within existing accounts while contributing insights that shape business strategy, processes, and customer experience. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of a portfolio of accounts across the DACH region, driving revenue growth through proactive account management Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with customers, ensuring consistent engagement and high satisfaction Manage the full sales cycle, including pricing, negotiations, order processing, and delivery coordination Use your understanding of customer needs, stock availability and supply timelines to set expectations and deliver reliably Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and support Business Development Managers in executing expansion strategies Conduct regular business reviews with customers, providing insights and recommendations to strengthen partnerships CANDIDATE PROFILE Fluent in German and English Some previous experience in sales, account management or customer service is essential Strong communication and relationship building skills Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities effectively Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment SALARY c. £32,000 - £34,000 pa + excellent bonuses to realistically take your OTE to £40,000 - £45,000 pa + fantastic benefits! This role is to start as soon as possible (ideally May/June 2026). Contact: Lisa Grimes