Key Skills

Job Description

Who are we: Sarval Petfood / Van Hessen Van Hessen is the leading global player in the sourcing, processing, and distribution of natural casings, meat products, and raw materials for sausages, petfood and the pharmaceutical industry. Van Hessen is part of the SARIA Group. We are an innovative, international, and rapidly growing organization with production sites, cold stores, and offices throughout the world. The Account Manager Petfood position falls within SARVAL Petfood. Our head office is located in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, but your primary workplace will be Katwijk NB. SARVAL Petfood offers a wide range of animal by-products suitable for pet food production. We supply the raw materials that make this possible. Our products are 100% natural and, thanks to the expertise and dedication of our employees, consistently meet the highest quality standards. Together, we continuously look for opportunities to grow and improve. About the role: As an Account Manager Petfood, you will be responsible for maintaining and further developing commercial relationships within the international petfood market. You will analyze market opportunities, conduct commercial discussions, and work closely with colleagues both nationally and internationally. Responsibilities: Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and suppliers Identify market developments and commercial opportunities Prepare for and conduct negotiations on both purchasing and sales activities Draft and manage commercial agreements and contracts Analyze market, pricing, and margin data Visit customers, suppliers, and international trade fairs Collaborate with internal departments and international colleagues to achieve commercial objectives Experience: We welcome both ambitious starters and candidates with several years of relevant experience: Higher professional education (HBO) level of working and thinking Affinity with food, agribusiness, or the petfood sector Professional proficiency in English is required Knowledge of Dutch and/or German is a plus Interest in digital development and AI applications within commercial processes Willingness to travel internationally Compensation: We offer a salary that matches your experience and knowledge, within salary ranging on experience between € 3.200 - € 5.500 monthly, an attractive bonus scheme and other great benefits in addition to a Hybrid working model. What happens next? You will have plenty of room for entrepreneurship, intensive coaching, and opportunities to further develop yourself within our organization. Sarval Petfood is a professional company that strives not only for continuity but also for creating enjoyable and challenging work, offering responsibility, independence, and freedom. Van Hessen also offers a range of internal training and development opportunities to support your professional growth. Interested in this position? Please send your motivation letter and CV using the form below or by email to: [email protected] Equality and Diversity At Van Hessen, part of the SARIA Group, we highly value diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a working environment where everyone is respected and supported, regardless of gender, age, ethnic background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or social background. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to equal opportunities and preventing discrimination.

Core Responsibilities

Build and develop long-term customer and supplier relationships in the international petfood market, identifying market developments and commercial opportunities. Negotiate purchasing and sales, manage agreements and contracts, analyze market and pricing data, and collaborate with colleagues while visiting customers, suppliers, and trade fairs.

Requirements

Candidates should have higher professional education (HBO) level of working and thinking and an affinity with food, agribusiness, or the petfood sector; both ambitious starters and experienced candidates are welcome. Professional English is required, while Dutch and/or German is an advantage; candidates should also be interested in digital development and AI applications and willing to travel internationally.

Benefits

• Attractive Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Coaching
• Internal Training And Development Opportunities