National Key Account Manager for France

What we ask

• 3+ years of relevant sales experience in the French retail market (Previous experience in the food and/or dairy sector is a plus)
• A degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Extensive knowledge of the French market and previous experience managing Key Accounts, building strategic, long-term partnerships with clients
• Experience working in multinational companies with matrix organizations
• Hands-on knowledge of Office applications (especially Excel & PowerPoint), SAP and/or Salesforce experience is an advantage
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent negotiation skills
• Positive, curious personality, and a growth mindset
• Genuine "can-do" attitude and an entrepreneurial mentality
• Strategic thinker, objective, and data-driven
• Hands-on with a necessary dose of creativity, consistently thinking in a solution-oriented, customer-first manner
• Good communication skills and a strong command of both French and English
• Availability to travel across France on a weekly basis and quarterly to the Netherlands and Spain, where our global and regional headquarters are located

What we offer

• A dynamic, challenging, and innovative work environment
• Flexible working arrangements, with the opportunity to work both from home and in the Paris office
• A strong focus on personal growth, with access to training and development opportunities
• A competitive remuneration package, including a company car, performance-based bonus, comprehensive health insurance and meal vouchers
• The chance to shape the retail strategy for the French market while collaborating with a dynamic, international team

Vacancy description

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the company’s commercial strategy and build strong, constructive relationships with our clients
• Deliver the best financial and operational results for the assigned accounts by identifying and maximizing opportunities
• Ensure the valorization of our farmers’ milk while providing clients with the right service and tailored solutions
• Negotiate contracts in accordance with pricing mandates
• Identify potential and develop strategic partnerships with selected customers based on long-term, milk price-linked contracts
• Monitor service levels and coordinate with other departments to ensure product availability and guarantee the highest quality of service to our clients
• Collaborate cross-functionally within the organization to provide optimal support and service to clients