(Senior) Key Account Manager (m/f/d)
Brand / Private Label | Freshness
Home office with regular presence at the head office – HC 2842-01
Our client is an economically very solid, family-run company in the dairy industry based in the Benelux region. From there, the company supplies the European food retail trade with high-quality chilled branded and private label products. Modern production structures, high quality standards and sustainable growth have characterized the company for years. The German market is of central strategic importance. In order to further intensify customer relations and to relieve the existing team, the sales department in Germany is being strengthened in a targeted manner. We are looking for an experienced sales personality with fresh produce expertise and confidence in dealing with the German trade who, in addition to operational customer responsibility, is also interested in medium-term further development in the German business.
Tasks:
- Independent support of national and regional customers in the German food retail sector (including full-range retailers, discounters, cash & carry)
- Further development of existing customer relationships in the brand and private label business and identification of additional growth potential in the German market
- Conducting annual meetings including price, condition and promotion negotiations
- Close cooperation with product development, project management, production and management
- Data-based management of the business (e.g. Nielsen, sales and turnover analyses, forecasts)
Profile:
- Several years of experience as a Key Account Manager (m/f/d) in food retail, ideally in the fresh or chilled sector
- Very good knowledge of the structures and decision-making processes of the German food retail sector
- Proven experience in conducting annual meetings
- Analytical, structured and numerate way of working
- Team player with a high level of personal responsibility and a pragmatic approach to implementation
This responsible position offers you real creative freedom in the German market and the opportunity to play an active role in shaping the growth of a successful international family business. You will work in a family-oriented, international company with short decision-making processes and direct communication at eye level.
A modern home office arrangement allows you a high degree of flexibility in the organization of your work. A place of residence in North Rhine-Westphalia or Lower Saxony is ideal so that you can be present at the head office at short notice if required.
This is complemented by an attractive overall package including a company car for private use and a long-term perspective in an economically stable and growing company.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Patric Heberlein on +49-89-21528687-7 at any time.
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Your contact person
Patric Heberlein
Phone +49-89-21528687-7
ph@heberlein-consultants.de
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