International Key Account Manager – Tropical Fruit & UK

Döhler GmbH; Breda; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-year bonus

Company car

Performance-based bonus

Extra holidays (+5 ADV days)

Job summary

SVZ, located in Breda, is seeking an International (Key) Account Manager to drive growth in international food and beverage markets, with a focus on tropical fruit ingredients and the UK sector.

You will build strong relationships with key clients, manage budgets and forecasts, negotiate terms, and collaborate with R&D to develop new applications. Travel up to 25% and a global team support your success.

Qualifications

• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to identify opportunities and deliver results.
• Knowledge of tropical fruits, fruit ingredients and their applications.
• Experience with, or a strong understanding of, the UK food and beverage market.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Agriculture (HAS), or related field.
• International commercial experience, ideally in B2B sales or account management.
• Proven track record in sales, deal negotiation, and client success.
• Deep knowledge of the food industry.
• Strong project management and analytical skills to manage multiple initiatives and anticipate market opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Independent, flexible, and willing to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with (key) accounts, focusing on growth in beverages, dairy, and savory applications.
• Manage the sales budget for your customers and ensure forecasting supports production planning.
• Secure new accounts through market research and collaboration with BI and local orgs.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, contracts and other sales conditions.
• Coordinate with R&D to initiate test phases and write content for new applications.
• Organize proactive meetings with customers focusing on innovation.
• Analyze customer needs and trends to align SVZ’s offerings with market demands.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Knowledge of tropical fruits

UK market experience

International commercial experience

Sales & account management

Strong communication (English & Dutch)

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Food Science, Agriculture (HAS)

Job description

SVZ, located in Breda, is seeking an International (Key) Account Manager to drive growth in international food and beverage markets, with a focus on tropical fruit ingredients and the UK sector.

You will build strong relationships with key clients, manage budgets and forecasts, negotiate terms, and collaborate with R&D to develop new applications. Travel up to 25% and a global team support your success.