(Key) Account Manager Southern Europe

MY Recruitment; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal growth opportunities

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A leading functional ingredients provider in Amsterdam is seeking an Account Manager for Southern Europe. This role involves managing and growing relationships with key customers in the sports and health supplements industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in value-based selling, excellent communication skills, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. The position is hybrid, offering opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in strategic account planning and value-based selling.
• Proven experience in value selling and new business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with key customers.
• Build strong partnerships leveraging market insights into sales strategies.
• Drive business success in Southern Europe.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Time management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or Business

Tools

CRM systems

Sales analytics tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Account Manager Southern Europe

You will be responsible for the sales of functional ingredients used in the sports and health nutritional supplements industry for Southern Europe. You will build strong partnerships with key customers and translate market insights into sales strategies.

About the open position

For Van Eeghen, Amsterdam we are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Account Manager for Southern Europe. You will manage and grow relationships with their Tier 1 and 2 customers in the sports, health and nutritional supplements industry. You have a strong strategic mindset, a deep understanding of the market and the ability to leverage insights to drive business success.

You are eager to contribute to the further professionalization of the sales department. Van Eeghen's culture values teamwork, and your best practices can significantly impact the ways of working for other teams. You can see the strong team focus in the multidisciplinary set-up of teams, bringing together colleagues from customer service, QA, and applications around a product or part of the portfolio.

The office of Van Eeghen is in Amsterdam; it is located in a beautiful historic building on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. It is a hybrid position.

Your Profile

You have strong communication and interpersonal skills and are comfortable navigating complex organizational environments. You are experienced in strategic account planning and value-based selling, with strong multitasking, organizational, and reporting capabilities. Effective project and time management come naturally to you, allowing you to deliver results with consistency and impact.

Qualifications

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, or similar, or in Business, Marketing with experience in the food ingredients industry


• You are fluent in English and a professional command of Italian and Spanish. French is an advantage


• Proven experience in value selling and new business development.


• It is a plus if you bring a network of clients and relations within the mentioned areas, specifically in sports and nutritional supplements.


• You have a deep understanding of the functional ingredients industry, including market trends and customer needs.


• You have a strong sales acumen and strategic mindset, with demonstrated ability to negotiate and close complex deals.


• Proficiency in CRM systems, sales analytics, and reporting tools.

Information about the organisation

Van Eeghen & Co, established in 1662, is a leading provider of functional ingredient with specialisation in a comprehensive range of business-to-business solutions, including vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and proteins, with a strong focus on Sports Nutrition and Nutritional Supplements.

At Van Eeghen, you will join an established, forward-looking company with a strong international reputation in functional ingredients. You will work in an open and collaborative environment where initiative, professionalism, and curiosity are valued. The company offers room for personal growth, professional development, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic international market. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, Van Eeghen combines a rich heritage with a modern, people-oriented culture.