Director – Fragrance Division

Van Caem Klerks Group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Daily lunch prepared by in-house chef

Company events and canal cruises

Job summary

Van Caem Klerks Group, based in Amsterdam, is seeking a commercially driven Director for our Fragrance Division. In this key leadership role, you will drive profitability and develop international supplier networks. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's degree, 7+ years in international trading, and proven leadership skills.

The position offers competitive salary, performance bonus, and a vibrant working environment with direct influence on business growth, including daily lunch and company events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in international trading or related industries.
• Proven leadership experience in building and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of cost management and financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Fragrance Division.
• Manage and coach a team of traders.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier and customer relationships.
• Negotiate purchasing and sales deals.
• Identify new business opportunities and markets.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Van Caem Klerks Group is an international trading company with over 50 years of experience in the global wholesale market. Active in Liquor, Fragrance & Cosmetics, and FMCG (Food and Home & Personal Care), we generate over €300 million in annual turnover while maintaining an entrepreneurial and informal culture. Our team consists of 150 professionals representing more than 35 nationalities, operating from Amsterdam, Curaçao, and our own logistics facilities near the Port of Rotterdam.

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Director for our Fragrance Division to lead and grow our international fragrance business.

You will be responsible for the division's commercial performance, supplier and customer relationships, team leadership, efficiency of warehousing and logistics, and overall growth strategy. You will manage a team of traders, negotiate key deals, identify new opportunities, and drive profitability across international markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Fragrance Division.
• Manage and coach a team of traders.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier and customer relationships.
• Negotiate purchasing and sales deals and agreements.
• Identify new business opportunities, brands, and markets.
• Monitor market developments and pricing trends.
• Drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence of warehousing and logistics.
• Represent the company at international trade fairs and business meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Commercial Economics, International Trade, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in international trading, wholesale, FMCG, fragrance, cosmetics, or a related industry.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated success in developing international supplier and customer networks.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands‑on approach.
• Strong analytical and financial understanding, cost management of the operations.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and highly competitive trading environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are considered a plus.
• Residing in the Netherlands, preferably in the Amsterdam area.
• Possession of a valid Category B driver's license.

What We Are Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving trading environment and enjoys taking ownership. We are looking for a leader who is highly engaged in the business, accessible to customers and colleagues, and willing to go the extra mile when opportunities arise.

This is not a typical 9-to-5 role. International trading is a highly competitive place, and success requires presence, focus, responsiveness, commitment, and a genuine passion for building business.

What We Offer

• A key leadership role with significant commercial impact.
• An entrepreneurial and international working environment.
• Direct influence on the growth of the business.
• Excellent career opportunities.
• Competitive salary and very rewarding performance-based bonus.
• Daily lunch prepared by our in-house chef.
• Friday drinks, company events, and unforgettable canal cruises on our own boat.

Ready to take our fragrance business to the next level? Apply now!