International Key Account Manager

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Kiel, BEL
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Logistics • Energy • Chemical • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead and grow international key accounts across Europe and beyond by creating multi-year account plans, negotiating contracts, coordinating cross-country teams, driving OEM programs from concept to launch, managing RFQs/RFIs, and translating market insights into commercial strategies to protect margins and expand business.
Summary Generated by Built In

Strategic relationship builder with international drive

📍 Europe | 🌍 International | 💼 Full time

International markets move fast. And you? You create momentum.

At Q8Oils, we strengthen our global footprint every day. As International Key Account Manager, you take ownership of our key international accounts across Europe and beyond. You build strategic partnerships, sharpen our key account structure and turn ambition into measurable growth.

You build relationships. You unlock opportunities. You drive performance.
Your impact crosses borders and shapes the future of Q8Oils.

Your biggest challenge:

Drive strategic account growth

You develop and execute multi year account plans aligned with global objectives.

You identify new opportunities within existing accounts such as new markets, product lines and regions and actively expand your pipeline.

You build long term, trust based relationships with decision makers and OEM partners worldwide.

Strengthen cross country alignment

You optimize the key account structure across Europe and coordinate pricing, contracts and sales activities between regions.
You ensure local sales teams align with global agreements and service levels.
You act as the central point of contact for the customer’s international organization.

Own commercial performance

You negotiate international contracts, supply agreements, pricing structures and rebate programs.
You manage global RFQs and RFIs with focus and precision.
You safeguard margins, price stability and profitability across markets.

Lead OEM programs and projects

You steer OEM development projects from concept to launch.
You align engineering, R and D, product management, marketing and quality teams around shared milestones.
You track validation processes and timelines to deliver on commitments.

Connect internal stakeholders

You collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Product Management and Customer Service.
You act as the escalation point when challenges arise and lead solution driven discussions.
You keep customer satisfaction high and partnerships strong.

Turn insight into action

You monitor market trends, competitor activity and industry developments.
You translate insights into sharp strategies and clear reporting for senior leadership.

In short: you build powerful partnerships that accelerate international growth.

What you bring:
  • At least 5 years of experience in international key account management or a senior sales role, ideally within automotive, industrial manufacturing or a related industry

  • A proven track record of developing and implementing key account or OEM strategies that drive business growth

  • A Master’s degree in Marketing, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field

  • A strong multicultural mindset and the ability to operate confidently across European markets

  • Excellent analytical and conceptual problem solving skills

  • The ability to work independently, prioritize effectively and perform under pressure

  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel

What we offer:
  • A competitive salary with attractive benefits

  • A strategic European role with real ownership and visibility

  • Collaboration across countries and disciplines

  • The freedom to shape commercial strategy and drive innovation

  • Coaching, development opportunities and room to grow

You do not just manage accounts. You build the future of international partnerships.

Ready to accelerate growth across Europe?

Click Apply and share your CV. Within a few days, you will know if we invite you for a first conversation. Then you will meet your future colleagues and discover how you can excel at Q8Oils.

Apply now!

Skills Required

  • At least 5 years of experience in international key account management or a senior sales role
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing key account or OEM strategies that drive business growth
  • Master's degree in Marketing, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field
  • Strong multicultural mindset and ability to operate confidently across European markets
  • Excellent analytical and conceptual problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively and perform under pressure
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
  • Experience within automotive, industrial manufacturing or a related industry
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The Company
400 Employees

What We Do

Kuwait Petroleum International, known as Q8, is a top energy conglomerate and the international refining and marketing arm of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. Established in 1983, it focuses on refining and marketing fuel, lubricants, and other petroleum derivatives globally. Q8 operates nearly 5,000 service stations across Europe and maintains several refineries and oil blending plants.

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