Sales Manager Foodservice
Core
Leading sales strategy and execution for high-value foodservice customers in the Netherlands and Belgium, managing a team of account managers and driving growth for a global potato and food solutions brand.
Role type
Senior Sales Manager (Foodservice)
Builds
Long-term commercial strategies and partnerships for key regional and national customers in the foodservice sector.
Domain
Food & Beverage / FMCG / Foodservice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic planning, account management, team leadership, negotiation, commercial forecasting, cross-functional collaboration, market analysis, brand representation
Preferred skills
Experience in FMCG or food industry, fluency in English and local language, ability to mentor junior colleagues
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Analyze market performance and trends to identify growth opportunities; drive sales and profitability within a portfolio of high-value customers; manage a team of 2 National Account Managers and 1 International Account Manager; build and nurture senior-level customer relationships; lead negotiations, manage contracts and pricing, and oversee forecasts; partner with marketing, category, and supply chain teams for promotions and product launches; coach and develop account managers and coordinators; represent the brand at industry events and customer meetings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management