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Account Manager New Business

The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Amsterdam
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

New Business Development
Account Management
Sales
Commercial Negotiation
Private Label Partnerships
Business Case Development
Channel Expansion
Market Research
Customer Acquisition
Go-To-Market Planning
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Commercial Strategy
Distribution Development
Pipeline Management

Job Description

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better. The role As the Account Manager New Business, you will play a key role in unlocking new growth opportunities for the Ice Cream business. Your primary focus will be identifying, developing and delivering new revenue streams through channel expansion, product innovation opportunities, new customer acquisition and alternative distribution models. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to bring new business opportunities from concept to execution, helping accelerate growth beyond our existing customer base and business model. A key priority in your first year will be leading the development and implementation of strategic Private Label partnerships with a major Dutch retailer, creating a significant new growth platform for the business. This role is ideal for a commercially driven professional with an entrepreneurial mindset who enjoys creating opportunities, building partnerships and turning innovative ideas into tangible business results. What You'll Be Responsible For New Business Development Identify, assess and develop new revenue opportunities across channels, customers, products and distribution models. Build and manage a robust pipeline of new business opportunities that contribute incremental revenue and profit growth. Research market trends, customer needs and competitive developments to identify growth opportunities. Private Label Partnerships Lead the evaluation, development and execution of strategic Private Label opportunities with major retail customers. Build business cases and commercial proposals to support long-term partnerships. Coordinate cross-functional teams to successfully launch and scale Private Label initiatives. Channel Expansion Identify and unlock growth opportunities in new and emerging channels. Develop go-to-market plans for new customer segments and routes-to-market. Support the expansion of the Ice Cream portfolio into underdeveloped or untapped channels. Product & Distribution Expansion Work closely with Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to evaluate new product opportunities and distribution partnerships. Support the development of innovative commercial models that create incremental growth for the business. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with Marketing, CSP, Supply Chain, Finance and Field Sales teams to ensure successful implementation of new business initiatives. Build strong external relationships with retailers, distributors and potential strategic partners. Commercial Negotiation Support and lead commercial negotiations with new customers and partners. Develop proposals and agreements that deliver sustainable value for both customers and the business. Lead and support strategic Customer Business Development projects aimed at accelerating growth and improving commercial execution. Drive cross-functional initiatives involving Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and CSP teams. Manage project timelines, stakeholder alignment and delivery of key milestones. Translate strategic opportunities into actionable plans and ensure successful implementation. Why join us? This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward. Roles with real accountability and visible impact Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done Continuous learning and development as the business grows Reward linked to performance and contribution. Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business. Ready to build the future of Ice Cream? If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps. If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know. Additional Information The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Core Responsibilities

Identify and develop new revenue opportunities through customer acquisition, channel expansion, product and distribution initiatives, and strategic Private Label partnerships. Lead commercial proposals and negotiations, coordinate cross-functional teams, and turn growth opportunities into implemented business plans.

Requirements

The posting does not specify formal education, years of experience, or other mandatory qualifications. It describes an ideal candidate as commercially driven and entrepreneurial, with the ability to build partnerships, manage stakeholders, negotiate, and deliver growth initiatives.

Benefits

  • Learning And Development
  • Performance-Linked Rewards

About The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Industry: Food and Beverage Services

Company size: 10,001+ employees

As from July 1, 2025, we begin operating as The Magnum Ice Cream Company, the world’s leading pure-play ice cream business in the world, a standalone business within Unilever. Our mission is to bring the power of ice cream to more people, in more places in new and unexpected ways. As the parent company to an eclectic and beloved range of consumer brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Cornetto and the heart brand (Wall’s, Ola, Miko, Lagnese and many more), we create ice cream experiences and products that invigorate the senses and explode in taste. Why? Because life tastes better with ice cream. Website: https://corporate.magnumicecream.com/en/home.html

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