Industry Consultant

Homerun B.V.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

Performance bonus up to 10%

Amsterdam-based, in-office (3–5 days a

Pension plan

Job summary

Valona Intelligence is seeking an Industry Consultant to translate market intelligence into decision-ready insights for major food industry clients. You’ll lead projects, own client relationships, and collaborate with Industry Leads to grow revenue across food and agriculture accounts.

You will guide clients through data, frame the right questions, and demonstrate the value of tailored intelligence work, while mentoring analysts and delivering high-impact insights.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience in strategy, consulting, FMCG or similar role.
• Track record of leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Strong analytical thinking; translate data into clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication with senior clients.
• Commercial instinct to grow accounts.
• University degree in Economics/Business/Finance or related field.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Lead client projects end-to-end and own the relationship with the Industry Lead.
• Guide clients in Food and Agriculture through their data and frame the right questions.
• Demonstrate the value of Valona platform and tailored intelligence work.
• Drive growth by spotting expansion and upsell opportunities with current and prospective clients.
• Turn market and company data into forecasts and actionable recommendations.
• Build models and visualizations to support decisions.
• Mentor analysts and raise standards of work.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

English & Dutch

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree in Economics, Business, Finance or related

Job description

Valona Intelligence — Amsterdam

As an Industry Consultant, you're the human and strategic element behind our platform. You translate broad market intelligence into decision-ready insights our clients in the food industry can act on, lead projects end-to-end, and grow the the partnerships with our biggest accounts.

If turning data into decisions is what you enjoy and you want the room to run your own clients, we want to meet you.

About Valona Intelligence

A-INSIGHTS recently merged into Valona Intelligence. We're now part of a global company that has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant with one ambition: to become the market leader in competitor and market intelligence for manufacturing companies.

We combine AI with human expertise to give organizations the confidence to act on what they know. We work with some of the largest food and agriculture companies in the world, including Ahold Delhaize, McCain Foods, FrieslandCampina, and Syngenta, turning worldwide public data into intelligence they use to set strategy, benchmark competitors and find growth.

The platform and the technology behind it do the heavy lifting on data. Industry Consultants make it matter, translating broad intelligence into strategic relevance for each client. Nothing beats knowing.

What You’ll Be Doing

You lead client projects end-to-end and own the relationship throughout, actively collaborating with the Industry Lead to grow the customer base and revenue in your industries. You guide clients in the Food and Agriculture industry through their data, frame the questions that matter, and show the value of the Valona platform and our tailored intelligence work.

• Lead projects from scope to delivery, accountable for quality and timelines.

• Own the client relationship as their trusted sparring partner, leading quarterly and annual sessions with strategy teams and senior leadership.

• Drive growth in your industries: work with Industry Leads to spot expansion and upsell opportunities, and support new business with current and prospective clients.

• Turn market and company data into forecasts and recommendations clients can act on.

• Build clear models and visualizations that make decisions easy.

• Mentor industry analysts on your projects and raise the standard of the work around you.

Projects You’ll Lead

• Market assessments. Size the potential of key segments for large food and agriculture companies, using public and proprietary data to support investment and strategy decisions.

• Competitive benchmarking. Run in-depth competitor reviews for major food clients and turn the findings into recommendations for senior management.

• Market intelligence programmes. Deliver recurring competitor and industry intelligence, and add value to every client decision as their trusted sparring partner.

What Success Looks Like

• First 30 days. You know our data systems, client profiles and team, and you're embedded in your accounts.

• First 90 days. You lead client sessions and own day-to-day delivery.

• First 180 days. You run your industry portfolio independently and develop growth within your accounts.

What You Bring

• 2 to 4 years experience in strategy, consulting, FMCG or a similar role.

• A track record of leading projects and managing client relationships.

• Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations.

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with senior clients.

• A commercial instinct: you see where an account can grow and you act on it.

• A university degree, preferably in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.

• Fluent in English and Dutch.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package, including a 8% holiday allowance and a performance bonus of up to 10% of gross salary.

• A client-facing role with real ownership and room to grow with the company.

• Amsterdam-based, mostly in-office (around 3–5 days a week) given the client work.

• Pension, bonus programme, and a budget for internal and external training on the path you choose.

• A team that works and celebrates together: dinners, BBQs, boat trips and padel.

Have Questions?

For any inquiries or additional information, please contact Nofar:

• Email: [e-mail]

• Whatsapp: [phone]