European Key Accounts Leader — Growth & Strategy

Griffith Foods Inc.

Alsip (IL)

Hybrid

USD 63,000 - 77,000

Full time

14 days+

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Griffith Foods is seeking a Key Account Manager to drive the European strategy for selected Pan-European accounts and lead its execution across the region. This hybrid role based in Somercotes focuses on sustainable growth and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen customer partnerships.

You will build strategic account plans, lead business development, and cultivate top-to-top relationships with customers while coordinating with Development, Marketing and Culinary leadership to align

Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of food-industry segments, market characteristics and trends.
Strong commercial acumen and B2B ingredient sales experience.
Experience with customer portfolio and pipeline management; contract negotiation.
Forecasting, budgeting and reporting; proficiency with MS Office, Teams, CRM and ERP.

Responsibilities

Own full responsibility for selected Pan-European accounts.
Build strategic account plans aligned with long-term goals.
Lead management of Pan-European accounts, including business development and new opportunities.
Collaborate with Development, Marketing and Culinary leadership to shape strategic direction.
Develop high-level relationships at all levels within customer organizations.
Coordinate customer meetings, presentations and feedback with cross-functional teams.
Provide forecasts and ensure alignment with internal stakeholders.
Support the wider sales team and drive initiatives to improve margins.