Key Account Manager Retail UK
Komen (BE), role requires regular on-site collaboration in Belgium (≈2 days/week)
Over Libeert
Libeert, a family-owned chocolate specialist with more than 100 years of craftsmanship, is on an exciting growth journey. With an ambitious innovation pipeline, strong sustainability commitments, and a beloved range of seasonal hollow figures, chocolate blocks, and private-label products, they are now ready to strengthen UK presence even further. To accelerate this expansion, Libeert is looking for a Key Account Manager Retail UK.
Functie
The driving force behind Libeert’s success in the UK Retail landscape
Managing a portfolio that includes leading UK-retailers, you will balance nurturing strong existing partnerships with hunting new strategic opportunities. You will grow sales in private-label chocolate blocks. In the next phase, take a role in developing sales in branded seasonal assortments. This is a role where entrepreneurship, ownership, and influence truly matter.
What you’ll take ownership of
1. Strengthen and expand long-standing partnerships with top-tier UK-retailers
2. Lead negotiations, category discussions, and joint business planning
3. Develop long-term strategic partnerships in private label
4. Translate customer needs into winning proposals together with Libeert’s QA, production, marketing and customer service teams
5. Identify, pitch and win new retail prospects to broaden UK distribution
6. Monitor market dynamics, competitive movements, and margin opportunities
7. Report directly to the Global Sales Manager
Profiel
Results-driven with strong retailer insight
Requirements
8. Master’s degree or equivalent experience
9. Proven success in UK FMCG Retail key accountmanagement, private brand
10. Fluent in English (C1/C2) and ideally also Dutch
11. Understanding of UK retail culture and shopper behaviour
Competencies
12. Strong negotiation power and business acumen
13. Proactive: you spot opportunities early and act fast
14. Resilient, agile, and comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
15. Strong relationship-builder, able to engage at all levels, both internally and with buyers, product developers and technical managers
16. A mindset rooted in integrity, respect, and open communication
Aanbod
What makes this opportunity truly irresistible?
17. Join a family-owned company fueled by passion, craftsmanship, and innovation. Become part of a warm, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas are heard and where you can genuinely make a difference.
18. Real influence in one of Libeert’s most strategic growth markets. Step into a role with visibility and impact. You’ll help shape the company’s future and see the results of your work come to life.
19. Grow in a friendly, fast-moving environment built on trust. Enjoy autonomy, room to experiment, and a supportive team that celebrates collaboration and initiative.
20. A highly competitive package that rewards your contribution. Benefit from an attractive salary, bonus plan, company car with fuel card, insurance coverage, and 25 vacation days.
21. Wellness meets indulgence. Libeert promotes healthy living while still treating you to delicious Belgian chocolate. The best of both worlds!
Interested?
Libeert has entrusted the recruitment and selection for this position to Ceres Recruitment. Further information can be obtained by reaching out to Christine Coucke +32468036887.
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Christine Coucke
Senior Consultant
Christine Coucke
Senior Consultant