What's in it for you?
A strong corporate culture: Thrive in a collaborative work environment that values proactivity, teamwork, and cooperation across departments.
Diverse product portfolio: Work with both chilled and ambient food categories, keeping your days dynamic and filled with varied challenges.
Impactful role: Take ownership of strategic business development in the Belux retail sector, with the opportunity to directly influence key commercial decisions.
About the company
Our client is one of the leading food brokers in the Benelux region, representing renowned national and international brands. Their Belgian division focuses on "Chilled & Ambient" products, collaborating with the top 3 retailers in the region as well as smaller retailers and hard discounters. The company fosters a collaborative culture and offers employees plenty of autonomy to manage their roles effectively.
About the job
As a Senior Key Account Manager, you will play a key role in the commercial development of the "Chilled & Ambient" product range across the Belux region. Your key responsibilities will include:
Negotiating commercial agreements: You will take a leading role in negotiations with major retailers, working alongside senior leadership to secure key deals.
Promotion & action plan: Develop and execute promotional strategies in collaboration with the marketing team, translating these into actionable tasks for the field team.
Business planning: Co-create and manage annual business plans, ensuring they align with brand objectives and internal goals.
Client relationships: Build and nurture long-term professional relationships with key retail clients in the Belux region, becoming the main point of contact for your portfolio.
About the ideal candidate
Master's degree: Ideally in economics or a related field.
Retail experience: Strong knowledge of the retail landscape, especially within FMCG, with experience in sales, key account management, trade marketing, or category management (10 years minimum)
Bilingual: Fluent in both French and Dutch.
Analytical and dynamic: Results-driven, able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Proactive and flexible: You take initiative, are adaptable, and eager to take full ownership of your role and responsibilities.