KAM Wholesale FoodService NL

This is more than a job, it is the opportunity to make a greater impact on yourself, others and the planet!

Bonduelle is a family-run company of 12.100 people which provides over 100 countries with vegetables and collaborates with  2.100 independent farming partners.

We strongly believe vegetable food is THE solution to bring well-being through food to the nearly 9 billion inhabitants of our planet while preserving its resources. Because we are convinced we have a key role to play, we have made it our mission to "inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well being and planet health".

To this end, we are engaged in the B Corp label process : we grow, process and sell our products sustainably, make plant-rich food more accessible for everyone and deliver positive economic and social impacts for all our employees and communities. 

At Bonduelle, people come first. The size of our company gives all employees the opportunity to grow, gain autonomy and be in charge of their projects. As an international company, we offer a wide array of jobs and responsibilities all over the world.
 

We are a commercial organization based in Eindhoven. We are responsible for the Benelux, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom. For our Foodservice department we are looking for a:

Key Account Manager Wholesale Foodservice NL

In this role, you are responsible for a team of 2 people and report directly to the Foodservice Director. You will be responsible for driving the revenue and maintaining the trust and satisfaction of your customers. You will manage our current wholesalers and will be responsible for further volume and CI growth. Additionally, you will initiate and complete annual negotiations and create strategic channel and account plans.

Bonduelle’s Foodservice mission is to make plant-rich food simple and appealing for chefs (easy to buy, cook, and profitable) and enjoyable for guests (attractive, tasty) across all Foodservice Channels. 

Beyond offering vegetables, Bonduelle provides complete and tailor-made solutions (products, services, advice, inspiration) to help chefs create delicious plant-rich dishes that meet growing demand. Our focus is on effortless, flavorful products that elevate meals, working closely with chefs to make plant-rich food the highlight of a meal and ensure an incredible experience. Together, we shape the future of food.

You bring your passion for plant-rich food, knowledge, and persuasive skills to inspire customers. You collaborate internally, take initiative, and close deals creatively, building and expanding relationships with customers and prospects.

You work closely with colleagues from Marketing and Sales Benelux. You are responsible for the wholesale market and it is up to you to serve and acquire existing and especially new accounts. 

Responsibilities: What do you do?

• As a member of the Foodservice Team, responsible for developing the strategy for Wholesale Netherlands 
• Set long-term strategic Sales direction for our clients in Wholesale
• Set budget and Plan strategy together with the countries, in terms of growth, profits and other KPIs
• Develop and implement the Food Service policy for the Netherlands, in line with the overall growth-oriented strategy, including annual budgets, goals and account plans
• Managing, coaching and developing your team by creating regular sessions to develop their professional skills and encouraging best practices sharings
• Build a winning team that is passionate about food, work well together and is mission driven
• Build and retain excellent relationships with our Foodservice customers and other stakeholders 

Working towards a better future for our people, planet and food, you are someone who:

• Would like to contribute to a better future and always keep this in mind when making decisions;
• Maintaining a healthy and safe environment; You pay attention to the balance between work and private life for yourself and your colleagues;
• Promoting the culture of sustainability in the way of working. You work paperless as much as possible and make use of all digital tools facilitated for you;
• Contribute at least once a year to a place or project, outside the organization, where you care for people or the environment, so that it becomes a better place to live

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Bachelor or Master level,
• At least 5 - 7 years of work experience within Food Service / Out of Home
• Language skills: Dutch, English (spoken and written),
• Result driven and Customer focussed,
• Relevant network within the Dutch Food market 
• Entrepreneurial, eagerness and commercial savviness,
• Strong communication skills: Inspire, Influence and Convince,
• Strong analytical skills.
• Possess leadership capabilities and change management skills
• Positive attitude and mindset
• Must be willing to travel

We offer:

• A challenging job at an inspiring company that continues to grow and values quality and innovation
• A multidisciplinary team that strives to get the best out of themselves every day
• Market-based employment conditions;
• A hybrid work policy with flexibility in working hours and workplace;
• A pleasant team of colleagues who work with pride at our organization.
• An individual result-related bonus and an annual profit sharing (depending on group results).
• 30 vacation days.
• A good pension scheme.
• Company laptop that you can also use privately.
• Fresh fruit and Nespresso coffee every day.

Apply now:
If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact us on telephone number +31 (0)40 261 88 33. You can apply via our application page with your CV and a motivation letter.

Proud of our values, such as concern for people, fairness and openness, we are convinced that individual differences make a team grow. 

We encourage diversity in all its forms and our positions are open to diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a workforce that truly reflects our communities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information or other distinguishing characteristics or legally protected status that make a workplace diverse. 

If you need assistance, please contact us at +31 (0)40 261 88 33 or hr-bne@bonduelle.com.

You want to know more about us? www.bonduelle.com