Rotterdam-based Agri Commodities Key Account Manager

Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore; Pernis; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas in Rotterdam (Pernis) seeks an Agri Account Manager to grow relationships with key agrifood clients, delivering tailored solutions and achieving sales targets.

You will coordinate with Operations, Logistics and Finance, prepare proposals and tenders, and monitor market trends to ensure high client satisfaction.

This permanent role offers a dynamic, global network and the chance to influence the Agri Commodities division across ports worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (HBO level) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a relevant sector, such as inspection, shipping, logistics, experience with sales/account management.
• Sound technical knowledge: Agri and food processing industry, processes, quality standards, and regulations.
• Commercial skills: ability to identify opportunities and grow account portfolios; sales and negotiation skills.
• Analytical skills: proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Problem-solving: strong decision-making and conflict resolution abilities.
• Language skills: Fluent Dutch and English (written and spoken); German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of agrifood clients as primary contact.
• Develop long-term customer relationships and deliver tailored solutions.
• Achieve sales targets and revenue growth; identify opportunities.
• Coordinate with back-office (Operations, Logistics, Finance).
• Prepare quotes, tenders, and presentations.
• Monitor agrifood market trends, pricing, and competition.
• Maintain CRM records and pipeline; provide regular reports to management.

Skills

Fluent Dutch

Fluent English

German language

Analytical skills

Commercial skills

Sales negotiation

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree HBO level

Job description

Bureau Veritas in Rotterdam (Pernis) seeks an Agri Account Manager to grow relationships with key agrifood clients, delivering tailored solutions and achieving sales targets.

You will coordinate with Operations, Logistics and Finance, prepare proposals and tenders, and monitor market trends to ensure high client satisfaction.

This permanent role offers a dynamic, global network and the chance to influence the Agri Commodities division across ports worldwide.