Postes à Valenciennes, United States

Flora Food Group offers consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in with iconic brands including Flora, Becel, ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.

Global branded food champion Flora Food Group offers the next generation of delicious natural nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.

As a Key Account Manager (m / f / d) you are responsible for managing and further developing an existing customer base in the Retail sector. You act as the central point of contact and interface between defined customers and the Flora Food Group. Please note that this position is based remote within Belgium.

Customer Management and Support

• Build, maintain and further develop business relationships with key customers in the Retail sector.
• Maintain regular communication and personal contact to understand the needs and requirements of customers.
• Develop tailored proposals and concepts for customer solutions.

Sales and Revenue Responsibility

• Take responsibility for achieving revenue targets and profit margins in your customer segment.
• Plan and implement sales strategies to increase sales volume, net sales value (NSV) and gross profit (GP) with existing customers.
• Identify customer potential and implement growth strategies.

Contract and Price Negotiations

• Lead price and contract negotiations with decision-makers on the customer side.
• Prepare and conclude framework agreements and long-term supply contracts.

Internal Collaboration and Project Management

• Work closely with internal departments such as product development, marketing, logistics and customer service to ensure smooth operations.
• Implement new product innovations with existing customers.

Reporting and Analysis

• Create regular reports on sales development, market trends and customer feedback.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to ensure the success of key account strategies.

Professional Qualifications

• Ideally several years of experience in Key Account Management in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of the retail / trade industry and its specific requirements.
• International negotiation experience (e.g. Everest / Eurelec / Eureca).
• Having Category Management and/or Marketing background is a strong plus.

Personal Competencies

• High level of initiative and strong organizational skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.
• Willingness to travel and flexibility.
• Fluency in English, Dutch and French.

If you’re interested in this role and feel it’s a good fit for you, click directly on the application button. If you have any further questions you can also email Marie Mantel, Talent Acquisition Specialist at [contact missing].

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We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements stated.

Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias. No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or other personal characteristics.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills: IT Hardware, Ado, Agriculture, Market Research, Art And Craft

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1