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KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER SPORT & SHOES

Veepee

Amsterdam
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Hybrid

Work Arrangement

Office Days per Week: 3 days

Key Skills

Key Account Management
New Account Acquisition
Prospecting
Partner Relationship Management
Account Development
Deal Negotiation
Commercial Negotiation
Market Analysis
Sales Coordination
Analytical Skills
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Planning and Prioritization
Google Sheets
Google Slides
Microsoft Excel

Job Description

In 2001, Veepee revolutionised consumer spending by creating the concept of online sales-events, now better known as flash sales: branded products available in limited quantities, for a limited time (3 to 5 days), offered at a steep discount and with a creative and engaging presentation. In 2019, building on its European development strategy started in 2006, vente-privee changes its name to Veepee, a global brand present in 10 European countries. From being a non-specialist site dedicated to the online sale of stocks of major brands, Veepee has become a multi-specialist site with expertise in all the sectors in which it operates: Fashion, Footwear, Home, Children, Gourmet and Travel. Close collaboration with 7,000 brands allows Veepee to offer exclusive discounts compared to recommended retail prices. With 4,500 employees and millions of members in Europe,, Veepee realised a net consumer sales value of EUR 3.3 billion in 2025. Location: Amssterdam 📄 JOB DESCRIPTION As Key Account Manager at Veepee, you will ensure the best brands, the best stocks and the best prices on your portfolio. You will be the key contact for Veepee partners and your role will consist of the development of existing accounts & the acquisition of new accounts through prospection. You take autonomously full ownership of your portfolio: you manage your own planning and deadlines, set the right priorities and swiftly navigate unexpected daily challenges that require immediate action . You will work closely with sales analysts and other internal teams to ensure partners satisfaction and contribute to the overall success of our business. You will travel minimum 2 times per month between Belgium and the Netherlands. The Shoes & Sport team is part of our sales department. Within this team we work with different renown brands such as : Jack Wolfskin, Under Armour, Kipling and Fila. If you are passionate about building meaningful brand relationships, eager to learn, and keen on account management and development, we would love to hear from you. 🎯 TASKS Prospection (New Accounts): Identify, engage, and onboard new accounts, ensuring a robust and growing client portfolio. Partnership & Relationship Development (Existing Accounts): Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with existing partners to ensure sustained growth and deliver the annual budget. You lead strategic meetings where you translate a partner's challenges directly into commercial opportunities and joint growth plans. Deal Negotiation : Close agreements with our brand partners by negotiating the commercial and contract conditions Market Knowledge: Maintain a keen understanding of market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to enhance Veepee's market positioning. Sales Coordination: guarantee the internal negotiation needed with other functions to build the best solution to maximize performances (supply chain, planning, marketing,...) 👉 MUST HAVE skills 2-3 years experience as Key Account Manager or similar role. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field. You are result-oriented and have strong analytical skill You master communication technique and you have strong interpersonal skills You have a good understanding of account management principles and practices. You have good negotiation skills and perseverance to close deals and resolve conflicts with a proactive approach You are pragmatic, rigorous and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously You are willing to learn and adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment. You are a team player and can collaborate with different departments You master Google Apps and Office Pack, specially Gsheet, Slides and Excel. You possess excellent Dutch language skills and are fluent in English. French is an asset. ✅ BENEFITS 👉 On target bonus plan 👉 Home working allowance 👉 Reimbursement telephone costs 👉 Health insurances 👉 Extralegal holidays 👉Online language learning Platform 👉Flexible working hours with minimum 3 days on site and up to 2 days at home 👉 Reduction on Veepee sales ⚙️RECRUITMENT PROCESS 1️⃣ HR video interview 2️⃣ Business Manager interview 3️⃣ Commercial Director interview

Core Responsibilities

Manage and grow a portfolio of brand partners by acquiring new accounts, developing existing relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and delivering annual sales targets. Coordinate with internal teams, including supply chain, planning, and marketing, to develop effective partner solutions and maximize performance.

Requirements

Requires 2–3 years of experience in key account management or a similar role and a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. Candidates should have strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, proficiency with Google Apps and Microsoft Office—especially Sheets, Slides, and Excel—and excellent Dutch and fluent English; French is an asset.

Benefits

  • On-Target Bonus Plan
  • Home Working Allowance
  • Telephone Cost Reimbursement
  • Health Insurance
  • Additional Holidays
  • Online Language Learning Platform
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Discounts on Veepee Sales

About Veepee

Industry: Retail

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Chaque jour, attendez-vous à l'inattendu. Flâner sur Veepee, c’est l’assurance de découvrir de nombreuses ventes flash et des nouveautés tous les jours. Autant d'occasions d’être surpris par nos belles marques et de trouver l’article rêvé toujours à prix remisé. Avec une présence dans 9 pays, Veepee et ses 4000 employés, plus que jamais engagés à aider plus de 7000 marques dans la gestion de leurs stocks, leurs promotions et leur trafic, continue de jouer un rôle majeur dans le paysage européen du commerce en ligne. Every day, expect to be surprised. Browsing Veepee guarantees the daily discovery of numerous flash sales and new items. There are so many opportunities to be surprised by our beautiful brands and to find your dream item, always at a discounted price. Veepee and its 4,000 employees are committed to helping over 7,000 brands manage their stock, promotions, and traffic. With a presence in 9 countries, they continue to take a leading role in the European e-commerce landscape.

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