Commercial Account Manager

SIRE® Life Sciences ?; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE Life Sciences in the Netherlands is seeking a Commercial Account Manager to lead the Personal Care and Beauty & Wellbeing portfolio for a major retail customer. You will drive sales, promotional planning and successful product launches across cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with 2–5 years in FMCG or consumer goods and native Dutch proficiency. Hybrid work in Rotterdam is offered.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in FMCG/retail or similar commercial environment.
• Experience in account management, customer development, sales, or commercial roles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Personal Care and Beauty & Wellbeing portfolio for the assigned customer.
• Lead and coordinate promotion planning, including promotional activities, pricing, and commercial initiatives.
• Develop and execute sales, promotional, and customer plans to achieve commercial targets.
• Support new product launches and ensure effective implementation with customers.
• Analyse sales and commercial performance and identify opportunities for growth.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, including negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.

Skills

Account Management

Sales

Promotional Planning

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Job description

Our client is a multinational consumer goods company known for its diverse portfolio of trusted brands in personal care, home care, and food and beverages. With a focus on sustainability and social responsibility, strives to create positive impact while delivering innovative products to meet evolving consumer needs.

Role Description

As a Commercial Account Manager, you will manage the Personal Care and Beauty & Wellbeing portfolio for a major retail customer, driving sales, promotional planning, product launches, and commercial performance. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to build strong customer relationships and deliver sustainable business results.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Personal Care and Beauty & Wellbeing portfolio for the assigned customer.
• Lead and coordinate promotion planning, including promotional activities, pricing, and commercial initiatives.
• Develop and execute sales, promotional, and customer plans to achieve commercial targets.
• Support new product launches and ensure effective implementation with customers.
• Analyse sales and commercial performance and identify opportunities for growth.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, including negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in FMCG, retail, consumer goods, or a similar commercial environment.
• Experience in Account Management, Customer Development, Sales, or Commercial roles.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Experience with promotional planning, sales analysis, or product launches.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment.
• Native Dutch speaker or very strong Dutch proficiency is essential.