International Key Account Manager – Specialized Retail

Jobtoolz; Deinze; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet-friendly office

Team events

Job summary

Versele-Laga in Deinze (Belgium) is seeking a Key Account Manager Specialized Retail (International) to drive growth with strategic retail partners worldwide. You own key account development across markets and support the Channel Manager in executing the channel strategy.

You will coach local KAMs, lead HQ negotiations, coordinate across functions, and travel regularly, with 1–2 days per week at HQ and remaining time visiting customers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, economics or marketing.
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English; German is a strong asset.
• 3–5 years of national Key Account Management experience in FMCG.
• Proven track record in developing and executing Key Account Plans.
• International experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own key account development across multiple markets.
• Lead negotiations at HQ level with category managers and online teams.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, logistics, finance, and customer service.
• Support the Channel Manager in rolling out the modern trade strategy.
• Coach local KAMs and align with Country Sales Managers.

Skills

Dutch

French

English

German (asset)

Key Account Management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Business/Economics/Marketing

Tools

Nielsen

GfK

Job description

Versele-Laga in Deinze (Belgium) is seeking a Key Account Manager Specialized Retail (International) to drive growth with strategic retail partners worldwide. You own key account development across markets and support the Channel Manager in executing the channel strategy.

You will coach local KAMs, lead HQ negotiations, coordinate across functions, and travel regularly, with 1–2 days per week at HQ and remaining time visiting customers.