(MENA) International National Account Manager - Myprotein

About this role

About THG

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

Role: International Account Manager

Brand / Business Unit: B2B | Myprotein

Reporting to: Head of International (B2B)

Location: THG ICON 1, WA15 0AF

Why be a MENA Account Manager at Myprotein?

Ready to grow your career across the Middle East and North Africa with one of the world’s leading sports nutrition brands? As a MENA Account Manager at Myprotein, you’ll play a critical role in expanding and accelerating our B2B growth across the region and with strategic retail partners.

Based at THG ICON in Manchester, you’ll manage high-value regional accounts, deliver market-specific commercial strategies and unlock new distribution opportunities across MENA’s diverse retail and e-commerce landscape. You’ll have the opportunity to shape Myprotein’s growth across the region while working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment backed by the scale and innovation of THG.

As a MENA Account Manager you will:

• Manage a dedicated portfolio of key retail, distribution and e-commerce partners across MENA markets, delivering profitable growth, excellent customer service and agreed revenue targets.

• Take ownership of commercial performance across assigned territories, aligning account plans with regional priorities and wider global business objectives.

• Build strong, long-term relationships with distributors, retailers, marketplaces and other strategic partners to increase brand presence and support sustainable growth.

• Identify and develop new routes to market, prioritising countries, channels and partners with the greatest potential for profitable expansion.

• Review customer product mix and SKU performance to improve profit per unit (PPU), recommending locally relevant product ranges based on consumer preferences, channel dynamics and market requirements.

• Develop and maintain joint business plans with regional partners, covering sales, distribution, marketing, category growth and investment priorities.

• Lead commercial negotiations with buyers and distributors to secure optimal pricing, product listings, distribution coverage and retail visibility across MENA markets.

• Work with regional partners and internal marketing teams to develop culturally relevant promotional campaigns, retail activations and product launches.

• Work cross-functionally with commercial, marketing, supply chain, demand planning, product development, finance, legal and regulatory teams to launch and scale products successfully across the region.

• Coordinate with relevant teams and partners to meet country-specific requirements relating to product registration, labelling, import documentation, customs and regulatory compliance.

• Maintain accurate account-level sales forecasts, working closely with demand planning and supply chain teams to manage longer lead times, stock availability and service levels.

• Support annual account planning and budgeting for assigned MENA markets.

• Manage promotional strategies and trade investment across regional partners, ensuring strong return on investment, sell-through and brand visibility.

• Provide accurate monthly sales forecasts, performance updates and actionable commercial recommendations.

• Monitor consumer trends, competitor activity, pricing developments and emerging opportunities across the region’s sports nutrition and wellness sector.

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• At least three years’ experience in account management, international sales or business development, ideally within food and beverage, FMCG, consumer health, wellness or sports nutrition.

• Demonstrable experience working with distributors, retailers, marketplaces or strategic accounts across one or more MENA markets.

• A strong understanding of regional retail, distribution and e-commerce channels, including distributor-led market-entry models.

• Experience managing commercial targets, forecasts, pricing, promotional plans and joint business plans.

• An understanding of the commercial and operational requirements involved in importing and selling consumer products across MENA markets.

• Knowledge of, or a strong interest in, sports nutrition, health and wellness products.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• The ability to build effective cross-cultural business relationships and adapt your approach to different markets and business practices.

• A strong analytical mindset, with the ability to use sales, margin and market data to inform commercial decisions.

• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple markets, accounts and projects simultaneously.

• An entrepreneurial and proactive approach to identifying and converting new growth opportunities.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Willingness to travel across MENA markets when required.

What’s in it for me?

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes designed by the in-house L&D team.

• Continued development through an upskilling programme delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Birthday off.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay depending on length of service.

• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.

• Buy back up to 3 additional days each year.

• 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access to in-house GP appointments (virtual and face-to-face).

• Access to an in-house CBT…