For our client, a French company manufacturing and commercializing long product ranges for the retail, we are looking for a Key Account Manager NL/FR.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you contribute to the commercial performances and the development projects of the brands within a defined geographical area: Belgium with a strong focus Flanders and The Netherlands


• You are responsible for further building the relationship and establishing a long term business with existing customers and conquer new customers.


• As a real brand ambassador, you communicate and train Field Managers and Sales Promoters on a regular basis


• You lead business negotiations and ensure that the terms of contracts are respected


• You optimize the presence of  our client's products according to references


• You analyze the potential of new accounts and prospect actively. You implement strategic development plans as defined by the Sales Director


• You analyze and communicate the information about competition and the market


• You ensure an in-depth follow up of all clients : collection appointment, sales analysis, assortment and merchandising recommendations, sales offers, delivery and restocking follow-up


• You promote our client's brands according to the marketing strategy and new product launches


• You participate into professional fairs in the retail sector

Profile:

• Preferably, you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing management and have 5 years of experience in a similar position with long product ranges in the retail


• You are a true hunter


• You are bilingual Dutch / French


• You have strong negotiation and organizational skills


• You are a very good communicator


• You are business driven


• As a team player, you are expected to work very autonomously


• Target driven and solution oriented: proactive and pragmatic / open attitude towards change