Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN ICE CREAM –Key Account Manager - Out Of Home (OOH)Location: Spaces Tour & Taxis office - Belgium – BrusselsFull-timeLocal conditions applyFor the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so butat this stage we will not take your application forward.We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.The Magnum Ice Cream CompanyAs the largest ice cream company in the world, we have over 100 years of experience in delivering smiles. We are at a pivotal moment to become an independent, fearless Ice Cream company, where we lead the category and our business, delivering iconic and innovative products, to all consumers, everywhere.With 36 Ice Cream factories across the globe, we produce 3.5 million litons of ice cream each year and employ more than 8,200 joymakers. We have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall's, Ben & Jerry's), in over 60 countries.Job PurposeYou are passionate about the out of home (away from home) channel & love ice cream. You have strong commercial skills to manage customer relationships and grow a business together with our partners. You are not afraid to deep dive into the numbers and are constantly on the lookout for win-wins to turn challenges into opportunities.Sounds familiar? Do not hesitate to grab this exciting opportunity because the Out Of Home Ice Cream Team is looking for a new Key Account Officer for some of our biggest wholesalers, the daily management of the Out of Home field team, the management of our external customer service and our freezers.The Out of Home business excels thanks to very strong brands, strong marketing support and a passionate sales team. The brands we have in our portfolio are Magnum, Cornetto, Ben & Jerry's, Ola & Carte d'Or. We hold a market leader position in all channels in which we operate.What Will Your Main Responsibilities BeThe role holds 3 main responsibilities:Maintain strong relationships with current customers and grow them: national wholesalers and buying groups.Day to day management of the Out Of Home fieldDay to day management of our freezers, together with our Dutch team & our external customer serviceThis unique combination entails a wide range of different tasks:Account Management Of Existing National AccountsNegotiations Customer P&L management, Creation & flawless execution of promotion & activation plan: activate our brands to create maximum visibility & experience in a way that is win-win for us & the customer. Ownership customer promotional/B&MI budget Accurate sales forecastingDevelop and deliver a win-win Customer Strategy and Customer Business Plan through the best integration of the Ice Cream strategy, the customer strategy, and the category strategy.Identify & unlock new opportunities together with the customersDevelop and manage strong network with customers and organizationsAct as active ambassador of Ice Cream at the customer and of the customer internallyWork in close collaboration with the Sales Lead to develop and align on the Key Accounts StrategyManagement of the daily field operation & preparation/presenting in the monthly field meetingsWhat You Need To SucceedExperiences & QualificationsMinimum 5+ years of experience in FMCG or OOH-channel A can-do mentality and true teamplayer, cultivating a culture of entrepreneurship and inclusiveness. An energetic individual with proven negotiation experience and a holistic set of sales skills, with as much passion for strategy as execution and financials.A flexible brain to switch easily between strategy and executing the needed operational tasks to put the plan into place. Planning skills, good organization and fast decision taking required.A commercial business mind-set, experience of understanding a P&L & ability to make clear decisions and collaborate with various stakeholders across different functions (internally and externally)Experience in sales and customer relationship. Experience in the OOH-channel is a strong plusFluent in Dutch, French & EnglishEntrepreneurial mindsetCustomer relationship managementConfident negotiatorTeam playerData analyticsStrategic thinking and planningBusiness intelligenceBusiness execution and project managementProblem solvingProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementLeadershipYou are energized by delivering results and you play to win. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.WHAT DOES UNILEVER OFFER?Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefitsAttractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.Home work allowanceCompany laptop and mobile phoneMobility BudgetEXCITED?Join Unilever and our team To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.Looking forward to meeting youPlease note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.NOTE: Please save a copy of this vacancy for personal use as it will disappear from the website after closing of the role.Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.