Key Skills

Job Description

The Company Our client is a globally recognized family-owned company operating across the food, pet care, and confectionery industries, with well-known brands enjoyed by millions of consumers worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainable growth, the organization has a significant presence across international markets. Job Description As a Key Account Manager, you will drive profitable growth for a strategic retail customer by managing commercial strategy, negotiations, pricing, promotions, and trade investments. You will lead customer-facing execution across Joint Business Planning, shelf improvement, and key commercial projects while working closely with Marketing, Category, Supply Chain, and Finance teams. Key Responsibilities Drive profitable sales growth for a strategic retail customer, managing revenue, pricing, promotions, assortment and trade investments. Develop and execute Joint Business Plans and customer strategies in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Lead key commercial projects related to customer strategy, shelf optimization, merchandising and execution. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior customer stakeholders through effective negotiation and fact-based presentations. Analyze customer and category performance, identify growth opportunities and translate insights into actionable commercial plans. Work closely with Marketing, Category Management, Supply Chain and Finance teams to ensure effective execution. Requirements Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field. 8+ years of experience in FMCG sales and/or Key Account Management. Strong experience managing strategic retail customers and commercial negotiations. Proven experience with Joint Business Planning, pricing, promotions and trade spend. Excellent analytical, influencing and negotiation skills with a strong commercial mindset. Fluent in both Dutch and English; comfortable working in a hybrid, project-driven environment. Other Information Apply to our vacancy for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Core Responsibilities

Drive profitable growth for a strategic retail customer by managing commercial strategy, revenue, pricing, promotions, assortment, and trade investments. Develop joint business plans, lead customer-facing commercial projects, build senior stakeholder relationships, and coordinate execution with internal teams.

Requirements

A master's degree in Business Administration or a related field and at least eight years of FMCG sales or Key Account Management experience are required. Candidates should have experience managing strategic retail customers, negotiations, joint business planning, pricing, promotions, and trade spend, along with strong analytical and influencing skills and fluency in Dutch and English.