Sales Manager Retail

Nomilk2day; Strijen; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-conforming salary

Bonus scheme

Company car

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Dynamic international work environment

Job summary

A leading fresh fruit company in the Netherlands is seeking a Sales Manager Retail to build and maintain strategic partnerships with retail customers. You will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, advising customers on assortment, and collaborating with a dynamic team. This position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with 3–5 years of experience in the retail food sector and excellent Dutch and English skills. Attractive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial experience in the retail food sector.
• Experience in fresh fruit or agri-food sector is a plus.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain & develop existing retail partnerships.
• Identify market opportunities for new clients.
• Advise customers on trends and assortment choices.
• Negotiate prices, margins, and terms.
• Analyze market data and customer needs.
• Cooperate with team to execute account plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer-focused

Solution-oriented

Relationship building

Sales opportunity identification

Data analysis

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Highlights

Direct Source International is a leading player in fresh fruit with global operations. As Sales Manager Retail you build strategic partnerships with retail customers, identify market opportunities and transform them into growth and revenue.

What you will do

As Sales Manager Retail at Direct Source International you maintain and grow partnerships with retail accounts. You analyse market trends, advise customers on assortment choices and sustainability, and collaborate with colleagues to implement account plans successfully.

Duties & responsibilities

• Maintain & develop existing retail partnerships and relationships.
• Identify market opportunities and convert them into new clients and revenue.
• Advise customers on category management, trends and assortment choices.
• Negotiate prices, margins, payment terms and delivery conditions.
• Analyse market data and customer needs to make strategic recommendations.
• Co‑operate with colleagues and product managers to execute account plans successfully.
• Register appointments and information in the ERP system for team transparency.

The offer

At DSI you work in a realistic, informal and hands‑on company with short communication lines and a dynamic international environment. You enjoy room for personal and professional growth while contributing directly to the organization’s growth.

• Market‑conforming salary with bonus scheme.
• Company car, laptop and phone.
• Attractive secondary benefits.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Dynamic international work environment with short communication lines.
• Become part of a growing and ambitious company.

Candidate profile

You are analytically strong, customer‑focused and solution‑oriented. You build relationships, take initiative, are resilient, and persuade others. You have a keen eye for sales opportunities, are stress‑tolerant and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. You’re also comfortable starting early, as the commercial team usually starts at 7:00 am.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level (HBO or WO in Dutch).
• 3–5 years of commercial experience in the retail food sector.
• Experience in fresh fruit or agri‑food sector is a plus.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.
• Skill in ERP systems and data analysis.

Location

Strijen