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Key Account Manager

Flevoland Permanent View Job Description
This role involves managing key accounts in Benelux by building strong customer relationships and translating market insights into effective sales strategies to drive growth. You'll be responsible for achieving sales targets, developing account plans, and identifying new business opportunities while coordinating closely with customers and internal teams.

Added 18/03/2026

  • Enjoy high autonomy and strong growth opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure.

About Our Client

A leading international brand specializing in high-quality garden care and outdoor products, serving millions of home and garden enthusiasts worldwide. They focus on innovation, sustainability, and creating solutions that enhance outdoor living, with a strong presence across Europe and a global footprint.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement tailored account strategies to achieve targets for sales, margin, distribution, and market share
  • Build, manage, and expand long-term relationships with key accounts, while identifying and securing new business opportunities
  • Analyze customer needs, retail trends, and competitor activity to uncover growth opportunities and inform strategic decisions
  • Create and execute annual account plans, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and efficient use of resources
  • Monitor account performance against agreed targets, report on progress, and take proactive corrective actions where necessary
  • Lead and coordinate account-specific promotions, product launches, and in-store or marketing activities
  • Present performance updates, plans, and new initiatives to customers in regular business reviews
  • Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., marketing, supply chain) to ensure accurate forecasting, planning, and execution
  • Provide input for demand planning and ensure timely, accurate sales forecasts
  • Participate in cross-functional projects or task forces to support broader business goals



The Successful Applicant

  • Fluent in Dutch and English
  • Minimum 5 years of FMCG sales or account management experience
  • Strong background working with DIY retailers, garden centres, or specialist distributors within home improvement or outdoor products
  • Proven ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships
  • Commercially driven with a strong focus on delivering sales growth and targets
  • Skilled in analyzing market and customer data to identify opportunities
  • Confident in developing and executing account plans and sales strategies
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally



What's on Offer

  • A diverse role within a supportive and professional team environment
  • Competitive salary package
  • Company-provided laptop, mobile phone, and car
  • Generous leave entitlement, including 25 holidays plus additional ADV days
  • Solid and attractive pension plan
  • Access to a bike leasing scheme
  • Employee discount on a wide range of company products



Contact
Annamaria Ivcenko
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6974670

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
Sales Management
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Jobs by location
Flevoland
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Annamaria Ivcenko
Job Reference
JN-032026-6974670