Strategic F&B Key Account Lead – Netherlands

Kersia, inventing a food safe world; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in biosecurity solutions is seeking a Business Development Key Account professional in Amsterdam. This role involves strengthening relationships with Dutch Food & Beverage customers, supporting local commercial teams, and contributing technical insights for growth. Ideal candidates will have a degree in food technology or chemistry, extensive experience in the F&B sector, and fluency in Dutch and English. The position offers full-time employment with ample travel opportunities across Europe.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience with expertise in F&B sector.
• Proficiency with managing projects in large factories.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Act as a connector between Dutch F&B customers and global network.
• Support commercialization and retention of multinational accounts.
• Build and maintain customer relationships at a senior level.

Skills

Relationship Building

Commercial Expertise

Technical Knowledge in F&B

Project Management

Fluency in Dutch

Fluency in English

Communication Skills

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM Tools

Job description

Mission

Would you like to join an international group that works every day to ensure healthier and safer food? Join

Mission

Would you like to join an international group that works every day to ensure healthier and safer food? Join Kersia, a fast-growing global leader in biosecurity. Our shared goal is to improve the performance of farms and to provide high value-added solutions dedicated to the food and beverage industry. Thanks to our scientific expertise and field experience, we offer innovative solutions that guarantee food safety throughout the food chain, from farm to fork.

Kersia is looking for a passionate Key Account & Business Development professional in the Netherlands to help us grow across Dairy, Food Processing and or Beverage. Whether you already have strong expertise in one of these areas or you’re eager to broaden your horizon across the full F&B spectrum – this is your opportunity to make an impact.

About The Role

Reporting to the Head of Segment, and as part of the Global Key Account Department, you will contribute to providing a consistent level of technical and commercial support across our key segments.

Kersia’s aim is to deliver the same high standard of service worldwide, using common tools, methods and approaches to ensure a globally consistent customer experience.

This role will secure existing business and develop Kersia’s Food & Beverage business in the Netherlands by strengthening Key Account relationships, driving new business opportunities, and collaborating with technical and global teams to deliver customer success.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Act as a connector between Dutch F&B customers and Kersia’s global Key Account network
• Support local commercial teams in developing and retaining multinational accounts in Dairy, Food Processing and Beverage
• Liaise closely with the KA team to develop opportunities, share expertise and coordinate actions
• Contribute to regional and global tenders , providing both technical and commercial input
• Use your network to create business opportunities and ensure consistent growth
• Conduct joint site visits / audits with the GPE Leader and other European experts
• Deploy new learnings, tools and methods to regional service and technical teams
• Build and maintain customer relationships at senior level , ensuring consistent service and added value
• Represent Kersia at relevant technical or market events to expand the network and support business development
• Travel regularly within the Netherlands and across Europe to support Key Account activities
  
  

Profil

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food technology, chemistry or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience with proven commercial and technical expertise in the F&B sector (Dairy, Food Processing or Beverage)
• Experience managing projects with large national or multinational factories
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships at senior customer level
• Fluency in Dutch and English (any additional language is an asset)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of autonomy, perseverance and teamwork
• Appetite for travel, both within the Netherlands and internationally, as part of a global role