International Account Manager

Location: UK-wide, with base location at the nearest CSG office
Salary/package: £42,000 to £50,000pa DOE plus commission
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Commercial Services Group (CSG) are looking for a motivated International Account Manager to join their Global Education Supplies (GES) division and key role in driving international growth across key markets. This role would suit an experienced international account manager who enjoys building strong commercial relationships and is motivated by developing new markets and growing revenue.

Who we are

Global Education Supplies (GES) is part of the Children & Education portfolio at Commercial Services Group (CSG), comprising seven complementary brands that serve the global education sector. These include KCS Education, CES, Landscapes for Learning, Maudesport, Gresswell, Timstar and Technology Supplies. With a customer base spanning more than 90 countries, GES is entering a transformational phase focused on international growth, new product development, marketing investment and operational excellence.

Why this role matters

You will play a key role in expanding our international presence, ensuring our distributor partners and international schools receive exceptional support and a compelling commercial proposition. This is a role where strong judgement, commercial acumen and relationship-building are essential, with responsibility for developing distributor networks and driving sustainable revenue growth.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a portfolio of international distributor partners to drive growth in DACH and Eastern Europe.

• Supporting the identification and onboarding of new distributor and UK consolidator partners.

• Developing and managing relationships with international schools in agreed markets.

• Promoting the full GES product and service range to increase adoption and sales.

• Carrying out regular sales activity through virtual meetings, calls and international travel.

• Working to agreed sales targets and activity KPIs Supporting partners with product knowledge, pricing and basic sales training.

• Collaborating with internal teams to resolve queries and support customer needs Maintaining accurate CRM records for contacts, activity and opportunities.

• Providing insight on customer, distributor and market trends.

• Participating in sales training, coaching and team meetings to support development.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in international account management, winning new business both in-person and remotely.

• Ability to speak an additional European language, ideally German, Polish, Dutch or Swedish.

• An understanding of the international education market is desirable but not essential.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt style to different audiences.

• Confidence working independently, including international travel.

• Experience working with a wide range of products and services in a high‑activity environment.

• The ability to negotiate, influence and demonstrate value to customers A proactive, customer‑centred and solutions-focused approach.

• Knowledge of CRM systems.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £42,000 to £50,000 per annum DOE.

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after four years.

• Birthday Day Off.

• One concessionary day during the Christmas period.

• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution.

• Life assurance cover.

• Access to Learning & Development opportunities via our CSG Academy.

Why CSG?

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.

We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.

CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.