Export Account Manager Food

Do you have a nose for commercial opportunities and do you feel at home in the international food sector? Are you a strong relationship builder who also possesses the necessary commercial 'daring' to proactively tap into new markets?

For a strong international player in frozen fresh vegetables, we are looking for a driven Export Account Manager Food.

What will your package of tasks look like?

In this role, you are responsible for a healthy mix of relationship management and active growth. You are not a pure prospector, but you do have the profile that keeps a finger on the pulse and dares to open new doors.

• You will actively search for new customers within international retail. You have a distinct 'hunt mentality': searching for new business is an essential part of your job.
• You will spend approximately half of your time maintaining and further expanding relationships with existing customers.
• You gauge the actual needs of the customer through targeted questioning. You listen first and advise afterwards.
• You possess the commercial maturity to ask for the sale at the right moment and to effectively close deals.

What do we expect from you?

• You have experience in international sales within food retail. You understand the dynamics of the sector.
• You communicate fluently with international partners in French, English, and German. Knowledge of Spanish is a nice advantage.
• You are strong in needs assessment. You know how to ask the right questions to get to the core.
• You are willing to actively search for new customers; you enjoy mapping out and developing a market.