Key Skills

Job Description

Health, fitness and longevity are among the defining trends of our time. Millions of people, young and old, are consciously investing in their health, their well-being and an active lifestyle – and we help shape this development every day. As a leading European wholesaler of sports nutrition, we are headquartered in Venlo in the German-Dutch border region and work closely with our customers all over Europe in an international environment. In this role, you will be based in the Greater Paris area and be responsible for our business across the entire South Europe market. Taking initiative and making quick decisions are part of our daily business. Thanks to direct exchange with colleagues and managers, you can quickly take on responsibility and actively contribute your ideas. What awaits you is not rigid corporate routine, but a team that grows together and gets things done. If you are eager to develop professionally and personally and want to help shape the future of a successful company, you’ve come to the right place. Want to become part of our success story? Apply now! YOUR TASKS New business development: You actively acquire new customers and identify potential business partners across the southern Europe region. Key account management & negotiations: You independently manage and develop a defined customer portfolio, prepare annual reviews as well as negotiations on terms and contracts, and conduct them together with experienced colleagues. Field work & trade fairs: You regularly visit your customers on site, build lasting relationships and strengthen our partnerships in person. You also prepare and attend trade fairs and industry events, where you represent our company and generate new leads. Market & customer analysis: You analyze customer needs as well as market and competitor information across the region, assess sales potential and derive measures to increase customer loyalty and revenue. Project work: You take responsibility for customer-related projects and work closely with our headquarters’ departments such as Marketing, Product Management and Logistics. YOUR PROFILE You hold a degree in business administration, marketing or a comparable field. You have at least 3 years of professional experience in key account management or a comparable sales role, ideally in Food / FMCG. You have excellent communication and organisational skills and strong negotiation skills. You speak French at native level and English at negotiation level; further languages such as Spanish or Italian are a plus. You hold a valid driving licence (category B) and enjoy travelling extensively within Europe, including regular customer visits, trade fairs and regular/monthly visits to our headquarters in Venlo. What We Offer Long-term perspective: A future-proof position in a market-leading and expanding company in the fitness industry. Compensation: A very attractive salary package. Trust from day one: You take responsibility for your own projects from your first day. First-name culture: From intern to CEO, we’re on a first-name basis. Working atmosphere: Friendly, helpful colleagues and open doors.

Core Responsibilities

Acquire new customers and business partners across Southern Europe, manage and develop a customer portfolio, and conduct customer visits, annual reviews, and commercial negotiations. Analyze market and customer information, attend trade fairs to generate leads, and coordinate customer projects with headquarters teams including Marketing, Product Management, and Logistics.

Requirements

A degree in business administration, marketing, or a comparable field and at least three years of experience in key account management or a similar sales role are required; Food or FMCG experience is preferred. The candidate must speak French at native level and English at negotiation level, have strong communication, organizational, and negotiation skills, hold a category B driving licence, and be willing to travel extensively, including monthly visits to Venlo.

Benefits

• Attractive Salary Package
• Long-Term Career Prospects
• Responsibility From Day One
• Friendly and Supportive Colleagues
• Open-Door Culture