Account Manager

olenex; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month salary

30 days paid holidays

Company-paid pension plan

Work from home allowance

Discount on health insurance and fitness

Job summary

Olenex in Rotterdam is looking for a driven Account Manager to enhance customer relationships and promote their high-quality edible oils and fats. You will be responsible for retaining key customers while generating new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years of experience, and is fluent in English and German. Benefits include a competitive salary, 30 days of paid holidays, and a fully paid pension plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in a sales-oriented role.
• Good understanding of the edible oils or food industry.
• Fluency in English and German; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relationships through the complete cycle.
• Negotiate contracts with key stakeholders.
• Conduct market studies to enhance sales opportunities.

Skills

Listening skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in sales, communications or related field

Tools

CRM software

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

At Olenex, we supply a broad portfolio of high-quality edible oils and fats to customers worldwide. With thirteen strategically located refineries across Europe, we produce a wide range of liquid and tropical oils. Our team of specialists works closely with both food and non-food producers to deliver tailor‑made ingredients that meet specific needs.

Beyond production, we are active in trading and sourcing raw materials to strengthen our offering in the oil and fats industry. Sustainability and fair trade are at the heart of what we do. Through our #SharedResponsibility initiative, we build integral partnerships and work toward a 100% sustainable supply chain.

We also believe in investing in our people. At Olenex, you’ll find opportunities for career development, training, and contribution within a dynamic and challenging environment where your impact truly matters.

We are currently looking for a communicative & driven

ACCOUNT MANAGER

to join our team at the Central Post office in the heart of Rotterdam.

Working within a growing Account Management team, our new Account Manager will promote our high‑quality edible oils and fat products to customers of an assigned region or portfolio. You will play an important role in retaining the existing client portfolio and key customers, as well as actively generate new business opportunities. Your main responsibility is to develop a reliable and long‑term, trusting relationship with our customers.

What the role entails:

• Manage customer relationships throughout the complete cycle
• Be the lead point‑of‑contact for all assigned customer account management matters
• Assist in finding the balance between filling capacity, optimizing profits and product split
• Negotiating contracts
• Follow up on open contracts book, budgets and payments where applicable
• Make connections with key stakeholders
• Visiting both existing and potential customers within given assigned portfolio
• Conduct market studies to enhance potential sales opportunities
• Clearly communicate the progress of initiatives to management on a regular basis
• Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
• Prepare reports on account status
• Work with the team to identify and grow new opportunities

To excel in this role, you bring:

• A bachelor’s degree (HBO) in sales, communications or related field
• Min. 2 years of relevant work experience ideally as an Account Manager, Key Account Manager or similar role
• A good understanding and/or experience of/in the edible oils or food industry
• Fluency in English & German (any additional European language is a plus)
• Experience with CRM, ERP software and MS Office
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive mindset and ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel between NL (driver’s license required) & occasionally Germany/northern Europe

What we offer you:

• Enthusiastic colleagues from all over the world
• Multiple training & development options
• 13th month salary
• 30 days of paid holidays per year
• A fully company‑paid pension plan
• Working from home per company policy
• Working from home allowance
• Discount on health insurance and fitness
• Competitive Salary