- You have strong Key Account Management experience, preferably in a similar field
- You are fluent in Dutch, French, English
About Our Client
Our client is a market-leading European provider of logistics, transportation, and supply chain solutions, serving major international brands across the consumer goods and retail sectors. With a strong presence in Belgium and an extensive European network, the company operates in a fast-paced and operationally complex environment where service quality, customer partnership, and continuous improvement are key drivers of success.With a strong footprint in Belgium and a broader European presence, the organisation is currently going through an important phase of growth. This creates a stimulating environment where commercial teams work closely with operational stakeholders to deliver long-term value for customers and drive continuous improvement across the business.
Job Description
As Senior Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of major international accounts. Your primary focus will be to strengthen long-term client partnerships, ensure customer satisfaction, and identify opportunities for sustainable business growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the main point of contact for strategic customers across Belgium and Europe.
- Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders within client organisations.
- Proactively identifying risks, challenges, and opportunities to improve the customer experience.
- Leading contract renewals, commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, and volume agreements.
- Managing customer escalations and coordinating effective solutions with internal stakeholders.
- Working closely with operational teams to ensure service excellence and continuous improvement.
- Monitoring account performance, profitability, and commercial KPIs.
- Coordinating with multiple internal departments and business sites across Belgium.
- Contributing to business development initiatives within existing accounts and identifying selected growth opportunities.
- Frequent travel across Belgium, with occasional travel within Europe.
The Successful Applicant
- At least 5 years of experience in a strategic B2B Key Account Management position.
- Proven experience managing large and complex customer accounts.
- Strong negotiation skills with exposure to senior decision-makers.
- Solid understanding of logistics, transportation, supply chain, or another operationally B2B environment.
- Ability to navigate complex organisations and manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
- Highly autonomous, proactive, and capable of taking ownership.
- Strong commercial mindset combined with excellent relationship-building skills.
- Solution-oriented with the resilience to manage challenging situations and customer escalations.
- Analytical, structured, and eager to learn.
- Fluent in French, Dutch, and English.
- Willingness to travel regularly across Belgium and occasionally within Europe.
What's on Offer
- A strategic role within a dynamic environment.
- Exposure to international customers and high-profile accounts.
- Significant autonomy and visibility within the organisation.
- A collaborative and experienced leadership team.
- Long-term career development opportunities within a large international group.
- A varied role combining client management, business development, project coordination, and stakeholder management.