Retail manager

Roveg Fruit BV; Waddinxveen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Career growth

Competitive salary

Laptop & phone

13th month salary

26 vacation days

Training & development

Fruit package for employees

Job summary

Roveg Fruit BV is seeking a Retail Manager to lead our retail business across Europe. You will manage key retail accounts, build strong customer relationships, and develop commercial programs to drive growth in the fruit and vegetable sector.

You will analyze sales performance, identify opportunities, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability and quality. A proactive, results-driven mindset and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proactive, entrepreneurial and results-driven approach.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify market trends and opportunities for growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and achieve sales and margin targets.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with retailers and other partners.
• Develop and coordinate commercial programs with customers.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends and customer developments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for product availability, quality and packaging.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure execution of customer programs.
• Monitor budgets and support achievement of commercial objectives.
• Contribute to growth and positioning in the retail market.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Market trend analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English fluent

Education

Bachelor-level HBO education or higher

Job description

Are you a commercial leader with a passion for retail, customer relationships, and market development? Do you have experience managing a sales team and turning market opportunities into tangible results? If so, we are looking for you!

As a Retail Manager, you will be part of our international, professional, and dedicated Commercial Team, with primary responsibility for driving the development and growth of our retail business within the fruit and vegetable sector. You will manage key retail accounts across Europe, build and strengthen customer relationships, develop commercial programs, and identify opportunities that contribute to sustainable growth.

• Independently managing and achieving sales and margin targets;
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with retailers and other commercial partners;
• Developing and coordinating commercial programs with customers;
• Analyzing sales performance, market trends, and customer developments to identify new opportunities;
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to align product availability, quality, packaging, and other commercial activities, ensuring the right products reach the right customer;
• Negotiating commercial agreements and ensuring successful execution of customer programs;
• Monitoring budgets and supporting the achievement of commercial objectives;
• Contributing to the continued growth and positioning of the organization within the retail market.

Who are you?

• You are proactive, entrepreneurial, and results-driven;
• You have strong commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills;
• You are able to identify market trends and business opportunities;
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues;
• You are flexible and thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment;
• You are fluent in English, and additional languages (such as Dutch, Spanish, French, or German) are a plus;
• You have a strong affinity for fresh produce and a solid understanding of commercial trading processes;
• You have a Bachelor-level (HBO) education or higher, or can demonstrate an equivalent level through relevant work experience;
• You are willing to work full-time from our office in Waddinxveen and travel when required.
• Experience in the FMCG industry is an advantage

What do we offer?

• A full-time position.
• The prospect of a permanent contract.
• Career growth opportunities with the potential to advance into the Management Team.
• A competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• 13th-month salary payment.
• 26 vacation days per year.
• Training and personal development opportunities.
• A weekly fruit and vegetable package at a reduced employee rate.
• Employment conditions in accordance with the Dutch Fresh Produce Collective Labour Agreement (CAO Groenten & Fruit).