Director, Strategic Accounts | Government Solutions (EMEA) at World Kinect in London

Job description

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive. Director, Strategic Accounts | Government Solutions (EMEA) Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Drive Growth Across Government, Aviation, Logistics & Strategic Markets At World Fuel, we help customers operate in some of the world's most complex and demanding environments. From aviation and fuel supply to logistics and operational support, we provide solutions that keep critical missions moving. We're looking for a commercially driven leader to help grow our Government Solutions business across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, identifying opportunities, winning new business, and expanding strategic customer accounts. You'll work across our Aviation, Marine, and Land business segments, helping customers solve complex operational challenges while driving sustainable revenue growth. You'll engage with government agencies, multinational organizations, defense customers, logistics providers, and commercial partners throughout the region, developing long-term relationships and bringing together World Fuel's capabilities to deliver value. What You'll Do Drive Business Growth Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across government and strategic accounts throughout EMEA. Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities across aviation, marine, land fuel, logistics, and operational support services. Lead opportunities from early engagement through contract award. Develop and execute account growth strategies that increase revenue, strengthen customer relationships, and expand World Fuel's market presence. Grow Strategic Customer Relationships Serve as the commercial lead for assigned accounts across the region. Build trusted relationships with customer decision makers, procurement leaders, operational stakeholders, and executive sponsors. Gain a deep understanding of customer missions, priorities, and procurement cycles. Identify opportunities to expand existing business through new services, locations, and solutions. Lead Complex Commercial Pursuits Lead competitive tenders, proposals, pricing strategies, negotiations, and contract discussions. Assess opportunities based on commercial potential, strategic fit, margins, and execution risk. Partner with operations, supply, aviation, marine, land, finance, legal, and compliance teams to develop compelling customer solutions. Support successful contract implementation and remain engaged to help ensure long-term customer success. Help Shape Regional Strategy Monitor market trends, customer priorities, competitor activity, defense spending, and geopolitical developments that create opportunity. Identify emerging markets, customers, and growth opportunities. Build partnerships with suppliers, contractors, and in-country partners that strengthen World Fuel's position in key markets. Provide insight and recommendations that help shape the future growth strategy of Government Solutions across EMEA. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic account management, capture management, sales leadership, or commercial leadership roles. Demonstrated success developing new business and growing complex customer relationships. Experience leading competitive tenders, proposals, negotiations, and contract awards. Strong commercial acumen with experience evaluating pricing, margins, risk, and business opportunities. Proven ability