Account Manager Italy (Greenhouse Vegetables)

Green People Recruitment; Noord-Brabant; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Attractive secondary benefits

Autonomy in market development

Development opportunities

Job summary

Green People Recruitment's client is a modern, internationally operating organisation in the fresh produce sector. Based in the Netherlands, they supply greenhouse vegetables across Europe and seek an Account Manager for Italy to grow long-term partnerships.

You will manage existing customers, identify new opportunities, negotiate terms, and coordinate with purchasing, logistics and production to fulfill agreements, while developing commercial plans aligned with market needs.

Qualifications

• Experienced commercial fresh produce professional with ability to build strong relationships while focusing on commercial results.
• Understands how fresh produce dynamics affect pricing, availability and customer agreements, and communicates with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and further develop existing customer relationships in Italy.
• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities for greenhouse vegetables.
• Negotiate prices, volumes, contracts and delivery terms.
• Coordinate with purchasing, logistics and production to ensure customer agreements are fulfilled.
• Contribute to commercial plans aligned with market developments and customer needs.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Independent work

Market knowledge

Communication

Education

Higher professional education (HBO) or equivalent

Job description

Your tasks

As Account Manager Italy, you are commercially responsible for customers in the Italian market, with a strong focus on greenhouse vegetables. You know your customers, keep track of market developments and turn commercial opportunities into concrete agreements and long-term partnerships.

• Manage and further develop existing customer relationships in Italy


• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities for greenhouse vegetables


• Negotiate prices, volumes, contracts and delivery terms


• Coordinate with purchasing, logistics and production to ensure customer agreements are fulfilled


• Contribute to commercial plans aligned with market developments and customer needs

What do you take with you?

You are an experienced commercial fresh produce professional who knows how to build strong relationships while staying focused on commercial results. You understand how the dynamics of fresh produce affect pricing, availability and customer agreements, and you communicate easily with a variety of stakeholders.

• Higher professional education (HBO) level or equivalent, preferably with a commercial background


• At least 5 years of relevant commercial experience


• Affinity with fresh produce and preferably knowledge of greenhouse vegetables


• Good command of Italian and English; Dutch is a strong advantage


• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to work independently

About the company

Our client is a modern, internationally operating organisation within the fresh produce sector. From the Netherlands, fresh fruit and vegetables are supplied daily to customers across various European markets. The organisation works closely with growers, suppliers and customers, with a strong focus on quality, service and long-term commercial relationships.

The culture is down-to-earth and entrepreneurial, with short lines of communication and plenty of freedom for employees to independently develop opportunities in the market. To support further growth in Italy, the organisation is looking for an Account Manager who can further expand the existing network and develop new commercial opportunities for greenhouse vegetables.

The offer

• Salary in line with your knowledge and commercial experience


• Attractive secondary benefits


• 26 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase 10 additional days each year


• A high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to further develop the Italian market


• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development