📍 Location: Sars-et-Rosières, France (frequent travel across Benelux; HQ meetings twice a year)
📝 Contract type: Permanent, full-time

We are looking for a Key Account Manager - Benelux to join the Sales team. Reporting to the Sales Director, you will be responsible for negotiating with large and medium-sized retail chains (GSA/GSB) in line with the company’s commercial strategy, in order to achieve national objectives in terms of sales volume, presence, profitability, and market share.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a key account action plan aligned with company strengths and client needs.
  
• Respond to tenders from major retail accounts.
  
• Lead contract negotiations, maximizing volumes and margins.
  
• Plan and oversee the implementation of services or projects (deadlines, quality control, follow-up).
  
• Produce regular activity and progress reports.
  
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  
• Act as the main point of contact for key accounts across the Benelux region.
  

Requirements

• Native-level Dutch and fluency in English; good command of French and/or German would be a plus.
  
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/Commerce (Bac+5 preferred).
  
• 3-5 years of proven experience in a similar Key Account Manager role, ideally gained within GSA/GSB environments in the Benelux.
  
• Strong track record in negotiation with purchasing centers.
  
• Native or resident in the Netherlands or near the Belgian border.
  
• Proficiency in business tools (ERP, MS Office, CRM platforms).
  
• Excellent knowledge of commercial management principles, negotiation, and client relationship management.
  
• Strong communication and influencing skills; ability to convince and unite stakeholders.
  
• Professional awareness of safety regulations.

Benefits

• Salary: fixed + annual bonus
• Quarterly bonus scheme linked to objectives.
  
• 25 vacation days + TOIL.
  
• Company car, fuel card, laptop, and mobile phone.
  
• Business travel across Benelux (overnight stays required).
  
• Mutuelle (corporate health insurance).
  
• Flexible working with home office option; attendance at HQ required twice a year.