(Key) Account Manager Benelux & Nordics

Besides your Sales responsibility you are motivated to contribute to the further development of the Sales department and Market approach.

Functie omschrijving

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven (Key) Account Manager for the Benelux. You will manage and grow relationships with their Tier 1 and 2 customers in the sports, health and nutritional supplements industry. You have a strong strategic mindset, a deep understanding of the market and the ability to leverage insights to drive business success.

You are willing to actively contribute to the further professionalization of the sales department.Their culture values team efforts, and your best practices can significantly impact the ways of working for other teams. You can see a strong team focus from the multidisciplinary set-up of all the teams, bringing together colleagues from customer service, QA, and application around a product or part of the portfolio.

It is a hybrid position.

Profiel kandidaat

You have strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate complex organizational structures. You are used to strategic account planning and value-based selling. In this position you will need excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and reporting skills, with effective project and time management capabilities.

Qualifications

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, or similar, or in Business, Marketing with experience in the food ingredients industry
• You are fluent in English and Dutch
• Proven experience in value selling and new business development.
• It is a plus if you bring a network of clients and relations within the Benelux Nordics region, specifically in sports and nutritional supplements.
• You have a deep understanding of the functional ingredients industry, including market trends and customer needs.
• You have a strong sales acumen and strategic mindset, with demonstrated ability to negotiate and close complex deals.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, sales analytics, and reporting tools.

Bedrijfsprofiel

Our client is a leading provider of functional ingredient with a strong focus on Sports Nutrition and Nutritional Supplements.