Job Description
We have an opportunity for an experienced
Senior Key Account Manager
for one of our retail customers in the Netherlands. This role is positioned in Amsterdam, working in the Benelux Business Unit with a team full of performance driven peers.
The Senior Key Account Manager reports directly into the Customer Group Manager and is in close contact with the senior team members in the Business Unit.
The Senior Key Account manager has the responsibility to strengthen the relationship with one of our largest customers in the Benelux. You are responsible for driving sustainable, profitable growth and coordinating account-related activities both internally and externally. Furthermore, you will be responsible for the annual negotiations, together with the Customer Group Manager.
In brief, you take ownership of:
Managing and strengthening the relationship with one of our largest customers in the Benelux.
Driving sustainable, profitable growth through optimal portfolio management and strong execution of strategic account plans.
Identifying opportunities through your analytical skills e.g. Nielsen/IRI.
Develop long-term sales plans for your customer and monitor and adapt sales activities so that these objectives are met.
Ensuring cross-functional alignment regarding portfolio developments, sales forecasting, demand planning and marketing activities.
Together with the Customer Group Manager responsible for the annual negotiations.
Please kindly note you need to have an EU working permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.
Hard Skills
Minimal bachelor’s degree.
Circa
5-7 years
of proven and relevant experience in commercial roles in a fast-paced FMCG environment, dealing with retail customers.
Data-driven
and analytical approach.
Strong proficiency in both
Dutch
and
English.
Professional Attributes
Interpersonal
Skills
- At Kraft Heinz, people are easily exposed to senior management, no matter the level. Therefore, excellent communication skills to deal with all kinds of different collaborators is important.
Confident / Ability to give pushback
- We value people who are not easily thrown off their game, not even when getting resistance.
Ability to Simplify
- We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Your simplification skills will be highly appreciated, when providing simple solutions dealing with sophisticated challenges.
Commercial Sense
- Always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and build more savings, while over delivering your targets.
Empathy – listening to the customer
- You’re known for your emotional intelligence. You listen more and talk less, and therefore truly understand your customer. With that demeanor you build commercial chances to optimize the customer experience.
What We Offer You
An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at Kraft Heinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. Work 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with an additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
A wide range of discounts with Kraft Heinz’ partnerships on fashion, electronics, travel and many more!
Last but not least; there is always room for new insights. If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!
Our Hiring Process
After The Application And CV Screening, You Are Invited To Complete Our Cognitive Assessment And Will Have An Introductory Telephone Call With The Talent Acquisition Team. If Positive, You Will Interview With
the Customer Group Manager, HR Business Partner, Sales Director and Cross-functional Interviewer. All positive? Job offer!
Location(s)
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority
Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals
with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes
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