International Account manager Poultry

International Account manager Poultry

Vacancy Zoeterwoude Fulltime (32 40) Zandbergen World's Finest Meat

Your challenge as an Accountmanager Poultry / Business Development Manager

You will drive the sales of our poultry products (fresh, frozen, and ready-made convenience items) within the European market. With increasing demand from existing customers and our ambition to expand by acquiring new clients, we are looking for a motivated professional to grow this business unit with us.

Key responsibilities

Identify market opportunities: You analyze market trends and competition across Europe to discover new opportunities and develop strategies to increase our market share and translate this into commercial actions;

Internal and external follow-up: You maintain contact with suppliers, customers and support colleagues to ensure that the entire purchasing and sales process runs smoothly, documentation is up-to-date and packaging meets EU standards.

As our poultry expert, youll provide advise your customers and our other Account Managers.

You will have influence on our stock levels and purchasing decisions therefore youll work closely with the Product Managers. You ensure efficient inventory management to ensure that our products are always available when our customers need them.

Youll be frequently in touch with our German sales office due to our focus on the German market.

Travelling will be part of your job (to customers and suppliers).

Your colleagues

You will report to the Sales Manager and the companies whose brands we represent. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with Product Managers (Mark, Alex, and Rick) and the broader sales team, which ranges in age from 24 to 56 years old, with approximately 20% non-Dutch members.

What we offer

This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a friendly, international company with a family-oriented culture. As a leading player in the European (plant-based) meat market, we value creativity and encourage employees to contribute ideas and initiatives to drive the success of the company and department.

- Salary: 3.000 - 4. 000 gross per month (depending on experience)

- Bonus: Goal based bonus structure

- Benefits: 66% pension contribution, 28 vacation days, and a monthly package of our delicious products

- Work Environment: A challenging and varied role within a supportive team

- Monthly present: You may receive a (plant-based) meat parcel with some of our products.

The ideal Account Manager

We value your personality, motivation, and skills over specific educational qualifications. You are a driven, goal-oriented individual with strong commercial abilities, ready to take the next step in your career. Youre willing to travel within Europe to meet customers and attend food fairs. FMCG experience is preferred, and this role is ideal for candidates seeking a second or third career step. 

Of course, we do have some practical requirements

1. Proven sales experience

2. Proficiency in the German language

3. Live nearby our office in Zoeterwoude

Zandbergen World's Finest Meat

We are a leading company in the international protein supply chain with our head office in Zoeterwoude, the Netherlands Originally Zandbergen is a trading company who imports and exports meat and meat products. Since 2018 we added plant-based products to our assortment and one year later we also started to produce Beyond Meat products in our production plant The New Plant.

We are a sourcing partner for food manufacturers, foodservice and retail. Our animal based protein products mainly come from North- and South-America, Australia, New-Zealand and Thailand. We have customers all over Europe and the United Arab Emirates.

www.zandbergen.com

Other sites: thenewplant.nl, www.frozenbutcher.com, www.trustmychicken.com, www.373concepts.com

Company goals

We are focused on sourcing the highest quality of meat (animal-based and plant-based) from all over the world, while respecting animal welfare, conserving natural resources and battling climate change.

Apply as Account Manager

1. Send your cv (motivation letter not obligated but appreciated) to Matthijs van der Pol of MVP Solutions.

Or CV Upload: via the apply button op this page

Or Mail: vacature@mvpsolutions.nl

Or WhatsApp: 06-2417 2790 (WhatsApp without having to add a nr.: bit.ly/AppMVPsolutions)

2. Reply within 2 working days

3. Job interview at Zandbergen World's Finest Meat

4. Contract at Zandbergen World's Finest Meat

Overzicht vacature

Functietitel: International Account manager Poultry

Categorie: Sales / Accountmanagement

Location: Industrieweg 66, 2382 NW Zoeterwoude (Leiden)

Date: December 11 2024

Contract: Fulltime (32 40 hours per week)

Contract: Long term contract

Industry: Food

Company Names: Zandbergen World's Finest Meat including The New Plant (Beyond Meat)

Salary: 3.000 - 4.000 gross per month.

Vacancy ID: ZandbergenSales