Account Manager - Retail - Hunting and Farming

Michael Page (Belgium); Belgique; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive onboarding

Continuous coaching

Autonomy and client exposure

Job summary

Michael Page Belgium is seeking an Account Manager to develop both account management and business development skills while working with leading FMCG brands and retailers in Belgium. You will manage a portfolio of client accounts, build plans reflecting client needs, and identify opportunities to strengthen relationships and increase value.

A successful candidate will have 2–5 years of experience, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to coordinate with sales teams to deliver client

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in account management or sales.
• Experience managing client accounts and maintaining long-term relationships.
• Ability to prepare client proposals and discuss commercial solutions.
• Strong commercial awareness and opportunity identification.
• Ability to organize account plans and coordinate with sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts and act as their main day-to-day contact.
• Build account plans reflecting client needs and priorities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen relationships and increase account value.
• Prepare and present proposals matching client requirements.
• Coordinate with internal sales colleagues to ensure delivery of actions.
• Track account activity and maintain accurate client information.
• Follow up on client feedback and resolve questions promptly.
• Report on account progress and key client updates to sales.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Client relationship building

Proposal development

Strategic planning

Job description

• Develop both Account Management and Business Development skills.
• Work with leading FMCG brands and retailers.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading data-driven services company supporting major brands and retailers across the Belgian market.

Job Description

As an Account Manager your responsibilities are:

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts and act as their main day-to-day contact.
• Build clear account plans that reflect client needs and commercial priorities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and increase account value.
• Prepare and present proposals that match client requirements and agreed objectives.
• Coordinate with internal sales colleagues to ensure smooth delivery of agreed actions.
• Track account activity and maintain accurate client information and commercial records.
• Follow up on client feedback and resolve account-related questions in a timely way.
• Report on account progress, opportunities and key client updates to the sales department.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Account Manager should have:

• min. 2 to 5 years of working experience
• Experience managing client accounts and maintaining long-term business relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify account opportunities.
• Experience preparing client proposals and discussing commercial solutions.
• Ability to organise account plans, priorities and follow-up actions clearly.
• Confidence working with sales colleagues and client stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain accurate client and commercial information.

What's on Offer

What our client offers:

• A challenging commercial role with a mix of farming and hunting activities
• The opportunity to work with leading companies across Belgium
• Comprehensive onboarding and continuous coaching
• A high degree of autonomy and client exposure
• An attractive salary package including a company car and performance-based bonus scheme.