Junior KAM

About Vandemoortele

Vandemoortele is a leading European food group that manufactures and sells high-quality food products. Vandemoortele has two business lines; one in frozen bakery products and one in margarines, culinary oils and fats.

In Bakery Products, Vandemoortele offers throughout Europe a wide range of frozen bread products, pastry, sweet treats, patisserie and savoury products for professional users in the bakery and foodservice channels as well as for retailers, who appreciate the quality and convenience of Vandemoortele's products.

In Margarines, Culinary Oils & Fats, Vandemoortele targets European professional users with a broad portfolio of products that combine processability, taste and flavour, as well as European retailers with private label margarines and frying fats. In addition, Vandemoortele has a number of strong consumer brands in the Benelux such as Vandemoortele, Vitelma, Diamant and Gouda's Glorie.

In 2020, Vandemoortele realized a revenue of ca 1,2 billion euro with 4,500 associates. The Vandemoortele Group is present in 12 European countries and in the United States, with its own sales organizations and/or production facilities. The Vandemoortele headquarters are located in the Food Experience Center in Ghent, Belgium.

Working at Vandemoortele, you will get all the chances to grow within a people oriented and value driven environment, where cooperation, respect and ambition are key. With headquarters based in Belgium you will be part of an international company having a dynamic, driven, ambitious and collegial atmosphere. We believe a more organic, flexible culture leads to a healthier work-life balance, motivates employees and ensures that we can work well together towards even better outcomes.

You will participate is a culture built on thrust, empowerment, self-management and shared leadership, a culture where we all share the same sense of responsibility to getting the job done.

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER - HORECA

Main responsibilities:

• Build and maintain long-term business relationships with existing key clients
• Identify new business opportunities and acquire new customers
• Plan and achieve sales targets in line with company strategy
• Negotiate business terms and close contracts
• Monitor the market, analyze trends and competition
• Prepare and deliver presentations for clients
• Hold regular meetings with clients to understand their needs and align them with our products

What we expect from you:

• Proven experience in Key Account Management (at least 5 years), ideally in Traditional Trade, FMCG, or HORECA sector
• Background in gastronomy or the food industry is an advantage
• Strategic thinking and an innovative approach to business opportunities
• Independence, result-oriented mindset, and a proactive attitude
• Market knowledge and the ability to analyze developments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Advanced MS Office (Excel) skills, SAP is a plus
• Driving license (category B)
• English at a communicative level (regular communication with headquarters abroad)

What we offer:

• An interesting position in a dynamic international team
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic decisions
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Attractive salary and a rich benefits package
• Company car also for personal use
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Meal vouchers
• Multisport card
• Contribution to pension insurance
• 5 weeks of vacation and 3 sick days
• Occasional home office
• Office located near Nové Butovice metro station
• Immediate start or as agreed

What's in for you?

• We offer you challenging work with a great purpose in an international company having a dynamic, driven and ambitious culture and a collegial atmosphere.
• You will get all chances to grow within a people oriented and value driven environment, where cooperation, respect and ambition are key.
• High-quality products as well as a successful international market position.
• Flexible working hours, a great team and an attractive salary package.