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With over 200 years of tradition and excellence, our client is a proud Japanese family-owned company and one of the most innovative brands in the global pet food industry. Their premium products set standards in quality, taste, and animal well-being. To accelerate their growth in the North-Western part of Europe, they are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Key Account Manager for the Benelux region who is ready to take on a critical role to expand their presence in the market and actively shape their success story. ### Your mission As an experienced Key Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the growing business in the Benelux region. Working in an exciting and dynamic business environment, you can expect a high degree of autonomy to build and execute strategic growth agendas, aligned to the business priorities. You will report directly to the Country Manager Benelux. - Explore new business opportunities and develop and execute customer business plans throughout the Benelux market with a focus on the FMCG channel. - Build long-term strategic business relationships with existing and new customers. - Develop and align sales plans and forecasts with customers. - Review, monitor, and manage daily business in line with key business priorities. - Increase standards with regard to customer service and logistic performance. - Play an active role in developing the sales and marketing plans for the Benelux region ### Your profile You are entrepreneurial, proactive, and passionate about sales. You combine **strategic** thinking with hands-on execution and enjoy building long-term partnerships. - Commercial experience in the FMCG channel of at least 5 years is required. - Proven experience in sales or key account management. - Based in the Benelux, preferably in the Netherlands, with a valid driver’s license. - Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French is a plus. - Strong negotiation skills and a confident, persuasive presence. - Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness. - Adaptable and responsive to a fast-growing company. - High level of customer orientation and relationship-building ability. - Structured, independent working style with willingness to travel across the Benelux region. - Resilient and solution-oriented, even in challenging situations. - Genuine passion for pets and their well-being. ### What we offer - A high-impact role with real ownership and entrepreneurial freedom. - Attractive compensation package, including a company car (also for private use). - Long-term career perspective within a stable, internationally growing company. - Professional onboarding and continuous development opportunities. - A dynamic, motivated international team. - A fast-growing premium brand with huge market potential.