Global Key Account Manager

High Touch; Amsterdam; On-site; USD 69,824 - 116,374; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Global Key Account Manager for the QSR sector. This role involves developing and executing sales and marketing strategies for global customers, managing budgets, and leading contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales within the QSR market and a robust network of key players. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence product development and brand strategy in a dynamic and competitive environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience in the QSR market with a strong network.
• University degree in economics or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales & marketing strategies for Global QSR customers.
• Conduct annual contract negotiations and manage budgets.
• Collaborate with various departments on product development.

Skills

Sales in QSR market

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Customer relationship management

Education

University degree in economics or related field

Job description

For our customer, one of the worldwide leading producers of chilled, frozen, and ready-to-eat chicken products, we are searching for a highly motivated and engaged Global Key Account Manager QSR.

The company exports their assortment into more than 40 countries worldwide.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. University degree in economics or a related field.
2. Minimum 3 years of experience in sales in the QSR market, with a large network of big players such as Burger King, Subway, Pizza Hut, Dominos, KFC, Nordsee, Backwerk, Max Burgers, Joe & The Juice, Taco Bell, etc., both nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Building a sales & marketing strategy for the target group QSR, creating a portfolio of Global QSR customers.
• Developing a product and assortment strategy for the own Global accounts.
• Budget and cost responsibility.
• Collaborating closely with Marketing, NPD, QM, and Production on NPD & NMD.
• Conducting annual contract negotiations with global customers, visiting those customers regularly, and participating in their annual tenders.
• Market restructuring (route to markets).
• Implementation of sales tools.
• Growing the private label & brand business.
• Strengthening the brand in the Global QSR market through product development & marketing, and constant analysis of competitors and market movements.

Location: Headoffice: the Netherlands

Travel: As needed, International

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Business Development, Strategy/Planning, and Sales

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Food and Beverage Retail