Specialty Account Manager

Olenex; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of paid holidays per year

Fully company-paid pension plan

Multiple training & development options

Working from home allowance

Job summary

A leading company in edible oils is seeking a Specialty Account Manager for its location in Rotterdam. The role involves representing high-quality specialty oils to customers while understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in the edible oils or food industry, with strong knowledge in CRM and ERP software. Proficiency in English and German is essential, along with excellent communication skills and a willingness to travel across Europe.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial experience in the edible oils or food industry.
• Willingness to travel in Europe (driver’s license required).
• Experience with CRM and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Represent specialty oils and fats solutions to assigned customers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to understand customer needs.
• Translate customer requirements into tailored product solutions.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Technical knowledge about food and ingredients

Curiosity about food industry

Listening skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (HBO) in sales, communications or related field

Tools

CRM software

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

Olenex Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

We’re hiring: Specialty Account Manager Oils & Fats – Rotterdam

At Olenex, we’re more than specialists in edible oils: We’re a team committed to sustainability, long-term partnerships, and real impact.

With 13 refineries across Europe and a global customer base, we deliver high-quality oils and fats tailored to our clients’ needs. Sustainability and fair trade are central to our #SharedResponsibility initiative, driving partnerships toward a 100% sustainable supply chain.

What are you doing on a daily basis?

As our new Specialty Account Manager Oils & Fats, you will represent our high‑quality portfolio of specialty oils and fats solutions to assigned customers. You will act as a trusted advisor to customers—understanding their production processes, technical requirements, and business needs—and translating these into tailored product and service solutions in close collaboration with our development, supply chain and account support team.

What do you bring to the table?

• A bachelor's degree (HBO) in sales, communications or related field
• Min. 3 years of commercial experience in the edible oils or food industry
• Technical knowledge or strong curiosity about food and ingredients
• Fluency in English & German
• Experience with CRM, ERP software and MS Office
• Strong communication skills incl. listening, negotiation and presentation abilities
• Willingness to travel in Europe (driver’s license required)
• Multiple training & development options
• 30 days of paid holidays per year
• A fully company-paid pension plan
• Enthusiastic colleagues from all over the world
• Working from home per company policy incl. allowance

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Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing