Global Account Manager – Healthcare & Life Sciences (m/f/d)

Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Contract: Permanent

Altius Talent is partnering with a global freight forwarder to recruit a Global Account Manager for its EMEA team in Düsseldorf.

This is an opportunity for a commercially driven account management professional to develop strategic international customer relationships, with an initial focus on healthcare and life sciences.

You will take global responsibility for selected accounts while representing EMEA within other internationally managed customer relationships. The role combines hands-on business development, senior stakeholder engagement and coordination across a global freight forwarding network.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic account plans for key international customers, identifying opportunities to grow revenue and strengthen long-term partnerships.

• Manage selected accounts globally and represent EMEA within accounts led by other regions.

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across procurement, supply chain, quality, operations and executive management.

• Coordinate country and regional teams around clear customer objectives, priorities and action plans.

• Lead or support quarterly business reviews, international tenders and commercial negotiations, maintaining a focus on sustainable, profitable growth.

• Work closely with quality and operations teams to develop GDP-sensitive and temperature-controlled logistics solutions for healthcare and life sciences customers.

• Ensure consistent communication and delivery across the customer’s international network.

• Manage a limited number of strategic accounts in other industry sectors where required.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in strategic account management, business development or consultative B2B sales.

• A strong understanding of freight forwarding, logistics or another complex international service environment.

• The commercial judgement and confidence to engage with senior decision-makers and develop long-term customer relationships.

• A proactive, hands-on approach, with strong planning, coordination and follow-through.

• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally.

• Healthcare and life sciences logistics experience would be a strong advantage.

The Opportunity

Join a global freight forwarder in a role offering international account ownership, exposure to senior customer stakeholders and the opportunity to influence growth across EMEA and beyond.

Interested in finding out more?
Contact Altius Talent for a confidential discussion: jamie.watts@wearealtius.com